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How do we know that Jesus's death was ordained by God?

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Scripture reveals that Jesus's death was predetermined by God's sovereign plan, as seen in Acts 2:23 and Acts 4:27-28.

The New Testament clearly articulates that the crucifixion of Jesus was part of God's divine foreordination. In Acts 2:23, Peter states that Jesus was delivered up 'by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God.' This indicates that, while human agents like Judas, Pilate, and the Jewish leaders acted wickedly in their roles, their actions were ultimately fulfilling God's eternal plan for salvation. Moreover, Acts 4:27-28 reinforces this perspective by showing that the actions of Herod, Pontius Pilate, and the people of Israel were 'to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.' This framework assures believers that God's sovereignty encompasses all events, including the most tragic, and works them for His glory and the salvation of His people.
Scripture References: Acts 2:23, Acts 4:27-28

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