I write a paper on a subject and I don't know that I even solved anything or came to a good conclusion on the subject. The most influential scripture in the passage that I had of Romans 9 was verses 1-5. I think Paul's heart is really portrayed in these five verses... what I don't understand is why he would be so aggressive about the thought of giving his salvation to save these Jews, if he didn't believe God was the chooser and men were not the chosen. Maybe more light can be shed on these verses? Commentaries never really elaborated well on WHY he said these things.. yes I see that he loves these people and he was establishing his connection with them because Paul might have been considered a trader among the Romans because of his realtionships with Gentiles..BUT what I want to know is why he used the vocabulary he did in these five verses.

-Jacob