“And those He predestined, He also called. And those He called, He also justified. And those He justified, He also glorified.”

– Epistle to the Romans 8:30 *

Salvation is monergistic (sola gratia) in its decisive origin and efficacy—God’s work from beginning to end.

The Reformed Order of Salvation

(Ordo Salutis)

—The Application of Salvation

generally–monergistically wrought by the Holy Spirit,

based on the definite atonement accomplished by Jesus Christ through His atoning death (historia salutis),

in fulfillment of God the Father’s eternal decree (pactum salutis).

1. Effectual Calling (or Effectual General Calling) — monergistic.

2. Regeneration (rebirth from above)— monergistic.

3. Conversion (faith accompanied and evidenced by repentance)—monergistic in source, synergistic in exercise.

4. Justification and Adoption — monergistic.

5. Sanctification  — monergistic in source, synergistic in exercise.

6. Preservation and Perseverance — preservation is monergistic; perseverance is monergistic in source, synergistic in exercise.

7. Glorification — monergistic.

“I am convinced of this: that He who started a good work in you—He will complete it on the Day of Messiah Jesus.”

– Epistle to the Philippians 1:6

* All Scripture translations in this blogpost are mine.