Romans 9:11 - For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God, ACCORDING TO ELECTION might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth. It was said unto her, the elder shall serve the younger, As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. John 17:2 - As thou has given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou has given him. 2 Thess 1-2, Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you. And that WE MAY BE DELIVERED FROM UNREASONABLE AND WICKED MEN FOR ALL MEN HAVE NOT FAITH. Why would Paul ask his brethren to pray that they would be delivered from men who did not have faith? Is not that the natural man that you would have people pray that you might meet so you could save their souls?