Originally Posted by Lynda
Does God look into the future or is it really that He has already planned it? Can you give me some verses?

The very best example I know is Acts 2:23

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this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death.

The Lord was slain "from the foundation of the world (Rev 13:8)" and we were chosen in Him "before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:4)." Clearly murder is against God's moral will, yet it was His will and plan to have His only begotten Son murdered!

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...the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood.; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory (1st Cor 2:8).

The redemption of His people had to be accomplished by the shedding of innocent blood. And it was God's plan even before creation!

None of the participants in the Lord's murder did so unwillingly. Even the wicked serve His eternal purpose!

Stunning. Wonderous! Glorious!

-Robin