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How do we know that Jesus' crucifixion was part of God's plan?

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Jesus' crucifixion was foreordained by God, as evidenced in Scripture like Acts 4:28, showing that divine sovereignty governs all events.

Scripture reveals that the crucifixion of Christ was not a tragic accident or a failure of Jesus' ministry, but rather part of God's sovereign plan, which He had predetermined before the foundation of the world. Acts 4:28 highlights how the rulers, the Jews, and even Herod acted according to God's hand and counsel. This illustrates the profound mystery of God's sovereignty working through the sinful actions of men, for even in their malicious intents, they fulfilled God's redemptive purposes. In this, Reformed theology emphasizes that God's sovereignty is over every aspect of life and history, ensuring that His will is accomplished perfectly, including the sacrificial death of Christ that redeems the elect.
Scripture References: Acts 4:28, Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 53, Matthew 26:24, Psalm 22

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