The Bible indicates that Jesus' death was part of God's sovereign plan, ordained before the foundation of the world.
The concept of predestination concerning Christ's death is rooted in the doctrine of God's sovereignty and foreknowledge. Acts 2:23 states that Jesus was 'delivered by the determinant counsel and foreknowledge of God', illustrating that His sacrificial death was not an afterthought but a predetermined plan by God. This aligns with the broader theological perspective that God's purposes are established before time, as affirmed in Ephesians 1:4-5. The predetermined nature of Christ's death also emphasizes the grace of God in providing salvation through His Son, underscoring the belief that all aspects of God's plan for redemption were intentionally designed.
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