Salvation is prepared by God through His sovereign grace, ensuring that both the messenger and the recipient are ready to hear the gospel.
The preparation for salvation is evident in the account of Cornelius and Peter in Acts 10. God orchestrated visions for both men to ensure that Peter would preach to Cornelius, illustrating that God actively prepares hearts for His message. This sovereignty reflects the biblical truth that salvation is entirely the work of God, as Paul states in Philippians 2:13, 'For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.' The faith that leads to repentance is a result of God’s preemptive work in our lives, demonstrating the biblical doctrine of election and the unconditional nature of grace.
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