The Meaning of Christ’s Sufferings and Death — The Father's Saving Plan
The sufferings and death of Jesus Christ were not a tragic end but the glorious fulfillment of the Father’s eternal plan of salvation. From before the foundation of the world, God the Father purposed to redeem humanity through the offering of His beloved Son. At the cross, the love, justice, and wisdom of the Father were fully revealed. Understanding this divine mystery draws us into deeper worship and transforms how we live. The Father Foreordained Christ’s Sufferings for Our Salvation The cross was not an afterthought—it was the Father’s eternal purpose to redeem humanity through the sacrifice of His Son. Before anything was created, the Lamb was foreknown in the heart of the Father. As the Apostle Peter wrote: “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for your sake.” (1 Peter 1:20) And on the day of Pentecost, Peter boldly proclaimed that Jesus was not delivered up by chance or human force: “This Jesus, delivered up ac...