What was determined in God's eternal purposes before creation?
According to the eternal purposes, the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension were determined, along with every jot and tittle detail, in a predetermining council before anything began. Creation itself was delegated to the Son, who spoke the Word and brought the universe, angels, Adam, and Eve into being.
Les explains that in the plan of the ages, according to the eternal purposes Paul mentions in Ephesians 3, God predetermined the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Every jot and tittle detail was formulated in the predetermining council before anything began to happen. Les also teaches that the triune God delegated creation to the Son; the Son spoke the Word, and the universes, angelic hosts, Adam, and Eve came into being. This underscores that all God's dealing with the human race divides between Israel, His earthly people, and the church, His heavenly people.
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
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In whom did God purpose His eternal purpose for humanity?
God's eternal purposes for humanity were purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.