Salvation being prepared means it was predetermined by God before the foundation of the world and is fully accomplished in Christ.
The concept of prepared salvation emphasizes that God's salvation was in place even before creation. It signifies that every aspect of Christ's life, death, and resurrection was ordained by God for the redemption of His elect. In Luke 2:30-31, Simeon declares, 'Mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.' This prepared salvation alludes to the eternal covenant of grace, wherein God established a plan for redemption that is not dependent on human action but is a result of His sovereign grace. The preparation entails that salvation is a completed work in Christ, accepting that it is finished and offered as a gift to those who believe.
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