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

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The Scriptures consistently prophesy and affirm that Christ's death was ordained by God to fulfill the requirements of justice and grace (Acts 2:23).

The sacrificial death of Jesus was not an accident or a reaction to human plots; it was God's sovereign plan from eternity. Multiple Old Testament prophecies forecasted the Messiah's suffering, clearly indicating that Christ’s death was necessary to satisfy divine justice and provide salvation. Acts 2:23 states that Jesus was 'delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God.' This emphasizes that God’s redemptive work through Christ was preordained. His untimely betrayal and death served as a fulfillment of Scripture (Luke 24:44), showcasing that God uses even the malicious intentions of men to achieve His glorious purpose.
Scripture References: Acts 2:23, Luke 24:44

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