Why is Israel's ignorance in killing Jesus called God's loophole?
Israel's ignorance in killing Jesus is called God's loophole because if they had known who they were crucifying, God would have had to destroy the nation. Their lack of knowledge allowed Him to forgive them instead of bringing destruction, as Jesus pleaded, 'Father, forgive them; they know not what they do,' and Peter confirmed their ignorance.
Les explains that Jesus' plea from the cross, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do,' was based on Israel's ignorance. Peter likewise told them they killed Him but were ignorant, not knowing what they were doing. Les calls this God's loophole for the nation of Israel, because if they had known who they were killing, God would have had to destroy the nation. The same principle applies to the Gentiles: Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 that none of the princes of this world knew God's hidden wisdom, for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.