How do we know Jesus' death was foreordained?

The foreordained nature of Jesus' death reflects God's sovereign plan established long before creation. Acts 4:27-28 indicates that the actions against Jesus were determined by God's counsel. Furthermore, Revelation 13:8 calls Christ the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, making it clear that His sacrificial death was not an afterthought but orchestrated by God to fulfill His plan of redemption. This theme runs throughout the Old Testament, with prophecies and types foreshadowing the savior’s ultimate purpose.

The culmination of these prophecies and God's enacted plan is seen vividly in the events leading to the crucifixion, where despite the wicked intentions of men, God's purpose prevailed. Through this lens, believers can fully grasp the depth of Christ’s work on the cross—not merely as a tragic event but as a pivotal act of divine will, resulting in the salvation of His elect.