The purpose for chapter 9, Paul shows God's sovereignty to choose, but what did he chose? He chose grace over salvation by work-law.

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Please watch: "1 Kings 18: Elijah's confrontation with the false prophets of Baal"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFIQr24lgF8
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