It is all about the mercy. Salvation depends utterly upon the mercy of God, thanks be to God for that. The Apostle Paul uses the example of Jacob and Esau (twin brothers) to demonstrate that God's mercy does not depend upon our character or effort, he gives it to whom he chooses.
Why is this a conclusion to be praised rather than a cause for alarm about freewill? Because God's love, mercy, and grace will always be greater, more reliable, and more effective than any human effort.
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