'Plan' in the Bible

when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah

and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan -- a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ],