1 Jn 1:1-2, Acts 2:23, Rom 16:25-26, 2 Tim 1:9, Gal 4:4-5
Christ was foretold from before the foundation of the world, and has appeared for us in these last days. (1 Pt 1:20, 1 Jn 1:1-2, Rom 16:25-26, Gal 4:4-5)
1 Pt 1:20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
1 Jn 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) Rom 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith.
Gal 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Christ died on the cross for us according to God's plan long ago. (Acts 2:23, 2 Tim 1:9)
Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
2 Tim 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,