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Reprobate

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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As a Calvinistic term, it refers to one who is rejected by God, beyond pardon or redemption; the opposite of the "elect," those who assume that they are predestined to salvation. In Catholic usage, only one who dies impenitent is reprobate, and of that state only God is judge.

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Entry for 'Reprobate'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​r/reprobate.html. 1910.
 
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