How do we know God's sovereignty in the crucifixion is true?
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God's sovereignty is evident as the crucifixion was part of His predestined plan, foreseen and orchestrated by Him.
The sovereignty of God is demonstrated vividly in the events of the crucifixion of Christ. As stated in Acts 2:23, Jesus was 'delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God,' indicating that the entire event unfolded within God's sovereign plan. This assertion emphasizes that while the individuals involved acted according to their desires and volition, God was orchestrating these events to fulfill His redemptive purposes.
This sovereignty does not negate human accountability; those who called for Christ's death will be held responsible for their actions. However, their actions were under the ultimate control of God's sovereign will, ensuring that His predetermined plan for redemption would come to fruition. This view is consistent with the notion that God is in control of world events and history, including the most significant event in human history—Christ's crucifixion, which accomplished salvation for His people.
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