"...being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who works all things after the counsel of His own Will." (Ephesians 1:11)
Has God predetermined the events that happen in the Universe? Religion challenges this by giving humanity a "free will" and say God is subservient to the free will of humanity. Yet...
"Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors! Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. I distinguish the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come, saying: ‘My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.’" (Isaiah 46:8-10)
Some teach that the Sovereignty of God means that He dictated every detail of life when He created humanity, both thoughts and actions. However, God Himself says...
"They have built pagan shrines to Baal in the valley of Ben-Hinnom, and there they sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molech. I have never commanded such a horrible deed; it NEVER ENTERED MY HEART TO COMMAND SUCH A THING. What an incredible evil, causing Judah to sin so greatly!" (Jeremiah 32:35)
I personally do not accept that the Sovereignty of God requires that He predetermine every thought and action of man. My view is that the free will of humanity is "limited" by God. Humans are free to choose to do what they do but God has the power to work the good and bad choices for good. And, God will eventually remove the consequences of the bad choices, together with the pain. He will make a New Creation where such things no longer exist.
"And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4)
Humans are free to make up doctrines such as the doctrine of eternal conscious torment in hell, however, that doctrine never entered the mind or heart of God it seems to me. God's Will and purpose is to save humanity and reconcile His creation to Himself in spite of all the evil in this present wicked age.
“I applied by heart to inquiring and exploring by wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens: It is an experience of EVIL Elohim has given to the sons of humanity TO HUMBLE THEM by it.” (Ecclesiastes 1:13; 3:10)
“I applied by heart to inquiring and exploring by wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens: It is an experience of EVIL Elohim has given to the sons of humanity TO HUMBLE THEM by it.” (Ecclesiastes 1:13; 3:10)
"He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world." (1 John 2:2)