Salvation is for all people as affirmed in Luke 2:30-31 and throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing God's plan for every nation.
The universality of salvation is a profound theme in Scripture, as expressed in Luke 2:30-31, where Simeon recognizes that God's salvation has been prepared for all people. This is consistent with the overarching narrative of the Bible that reveals God's intention to redeem a people from every kindred and nation. Acts 13:47 reinforces this by stating, 'I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.' The Apostle Paul further emphasizes this by indicating that as many as were ordained to eternal life believed, showcasing that God's elect include diverse individuals from all backgrounds. Moreover, the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah also prefigure this inclusive grace, thereby substantiating the claim that salvation is available to all.
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