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What does it mean that Christ was 'delivered'?

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'Delivered' refers to God’s sovereign plan for Christ to be handed over to fulfill redemption.

The term 'delivered' indicates both a divine action and a fulfillment of prophecy and God’s eternal purpose. According to Acts 2:23, it was by God's predetermined plan that Jesus was delivered over to sinful men, highlighting that the crucifixion was not an accident but a necessary part of God’s redemptive scheme. Even the Jews and later the Romans carried out their roles in this delivery, fulfilling the Scriptures that foretold His suffering and death. This divine orchestration illustrates the sovereignty of God in the plan of salvation and underscores that God actively participated in His purpose of redeeming His people through the sacrifice of His Son.
Scripture References: Acts 2:23, Luke 24:7, John 3:14

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