Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
God has known all his plans since before the world even started, like, he's had the whole thing mapped out from day one.
God's been planning this whole thing since before time was even a thing.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, chapter 15, the early church leaders gathered in Jerusalem to debate whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish laws, such as circumcision, amid the church's rapid growth. James, the brother of Jesus and a key leader, quoted from the prophet Amos to affirm that God's plan from the beginning included people from all nations, countering those who insisted on strict adherence to Jewish customs. This verse underscores God's foreknowledge, providing biblical support for the council's decision to welcome Gentiles without imposing the full law.
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