How do we know that Christ's sufferings were part of God's plan?
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The Scriptures assert that Christ’s sufferings were determined by God's counsel, fulfilling His redemptive purpose.
Scripture makes clear that the sufferings of Christ were not incidental but a part of God’s eternal plan revealed through prophetic utterances. Acts 2:23 states that Christ was delivered 'by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God,' indicating a divine orchestration behind His crucifixion. Furthermore, instances like Matthew 26:54 highlight that it was necessary for all that occurred to fulfill the Scriptures, reinforcing that these events were preordained by God as part of His sovereign will. The sufferings were meant to fulfill God's eternal counsel, demonstrating His overarching control and purpose in the atonement.
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