And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He
also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be
the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; and these whom He predestined, He
also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He
also glorified.
Romans 8:28-30
Verse 30 is often referred to as the Ordo Salutis or Order of Salvation. God knows who He will call and chooses them beforehand. Then He calls them, justifies them, and glorifies them. I know this goes against our delicate sensibilities by not having any skin in the game in terms of salvation. That is because we do not. It is a biblical concept that we have to come to grips with because every ounce of our flesh we inject into the order of salvation we reduce Christ’s work on the cross. We worship a crucified savior for a reason as there is nothing we can add or take away from the cross.
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