Ordo salutis

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Ordo salutis- This is Latin for “order of salvation.” Theologically it is the order of decrees by God in bringing about the salvation of individuals. the ordo salutis is 1) election, 2) predestination, 3) calling, 4) regeneration, 5) faith, 6) repentance, 7) justification, 8) sanctification, 9) glorification.

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