to do whatsoever thy hand and thy council foreordained to come to pass.

Points to Note:

'They were gathered together for the purpose of executing their own will, as they thought, but really to fulfill the purpose of God.' (P.P. Comm. p. 125)

Again, the apostles declare that the death of Jesus was the original plan, what the prophets had spoken (Acts 2:23; Acts 3:18).

Notice how God's foreordained plan didn't violate the freewill of anyone. Herod, Pilate, the Roman solders, the Jewish leaders and the Jewish mob were all freewilled individuals. God is so wise that He can even bring about His purposes, without forcing anyone to do anything. He can even use the hate, jealousy and stubbornness of men to achieve His plans.

Notice, 'God made', 'God spoke', and 'God decided'.

Thus how foolish and shortsighted to argue that the rebellion of mankind could stop God's purposes.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament