599. Jesus’ violent death was not the result of chance in an unfortunate coincidence of circumstances, but is part of the mystery of God’s plan, as St. Peter explains to the Jews of Jerusalem in his first sermon on Pentecost: “This Jesus (was) delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God.”393 This Biblical language does not mean that those who handed him over were merely passive players in a scenario written in advance by God.394
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288. What is the meaning of the altar?
72. What was the original condition of the human person according to the plan of God?
276. Where does the Eucharist fit in the divine plan of salvation?
541. From whom did Jesus learn how to pray?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
581. What place does the Our Father have in the prayer of the Church?
185. When is the infallibility of the Magisterium exercised?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How to experience communion with God?
Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?
What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
