Romans 8 and 9

Alot of times, Christians think that Romans 9, 10, and11 are about God's choice vs. ours, but it's not. Romans 9:11 shows that it's God choice vs. our works. Every aspect of our salvation depends on God and His purposes, not our works. This doesn't nullify our choices. We still must exercise faith. We believe. We call on the Name of the Lord (Chapter 10). We confess. But God gives us the grace (prevenient grace) to do it. Many people love Romans 8:28. But it must be interpreted in light of verses 29 & 30. Verse 28 is not about us & our circumstances. It is about God's purposes. Verse 17 says we are children, heirs of God, & fellow heirs with Christ IF WE SUFFER WITH HIM so that we may be glorified with Him. If we are to be glorified with Christ, we must suffer with Him. The Christian life is gloriously hard! But He has already provided the grace we need to endure joyfully in His strength, thus glorifying Him!