Regarding the order of salvation, I wanted to share something my SS teacher taught last week.
The order of salvation is in Romans 10:14 and is really clear when you take the verse in reverse.
Rom 10:14 ¶How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
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The word is preached.
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The word is heard (understood).
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The word is believed.
4.
Jesus is called on to save.