The topic of discussion revolves around the election, prompting us to refer to Romans 9. The preceding chapters build up to the themes addressed in Romans 9. It is essential to recognize that the entire world stands guilty before God, resulting in the absence of anyone who actively seeks after Him. This applies to individuals of various ethnicities, including those who possess a combination of these traits. Thus, they lack the understanding required to know God. Under such circumstances, how can humanity achieve salvation? The answer lies in grace. Grace can be described as the state in which individuals, who are inherently incapable, are empowered and enabled by the divine power and will of God. He operates within us to motivate and enable us to perform His desires. We contribute our efforts because He is actively involved. We approach Him empty and in need, and He fills us. We arrive in a state of blindness and sin, and He provides illumination and forgiveness. We come with our backs turned, and He intervenes to redirect our path. We approach Him in darkness, and He illuminates our way. We arrive with selfishness, and He presents us with His own goodness. Therefore, throughout our lives, our willingness is demonstrated through His graciousness, which empowers us to become capable. He takes care of everything, and yet we play our part in the process.

Those who approach Him through any other means are hindered from entering, as they hold onto reasons that prevent them. Undoubtedly, every individual possesses something they hold dearer than Christ. And when Christ dissuades them from pursuing that path, the individual willingly concurs. The exercise of free will is demonstrated by choosing to remain in a state of ignorance and spiritual darkness. The individual's excessive self-love renders them incapable of approaching without any personal gain.

This is why salvation is solely dependent on the will of God. Salvation resides exclusively in God, as it is entirely orchestrated by Him. It will forever remain in God's control, always being initiated by Him and receiving His sole praise.

Salvation is ultimately a decision made by God, as the covenant of grace predates the giving of the ten commandments. God enables, sustains, and rewards what He requires of humanity through the work of Christ. While God chose Israel as a covenant nation for circumcision, His relationship was only with a select group within that nation. Despite the nation of Israel facing God's judgment for not being part of the remnant, those who were chosen were vessels of mercy from the moment of salvation. The rest of Israel faced God's wrath due to their worship of other gods. Paul emphasizes that being of Israel does not guarantee inclusion in the remnant chosen by God.