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where sin abounded, grace did much more abound Romans 5:20 (KJV) It doesn't say "for the election of grace"; it says "where".

where sin abounded, grace did much more abound Romans 5:20 (KJV)

Drowning is a cakewalk compared to hell. Not a one of those babies went to hell because sin isn't imputed when there's no law.

That's hypothetical (if, then). Stick with reality - God HAS shown to everyone what's needed.

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse...

Whosoever will.

Of course not; many refuse it and that's a bad sovereign election on their part.

Keep reading. For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Romans 11:32 (KJV)

Elect by who for what?

He wasn't arguing against Himself being the son of David; He was asking a rhetorical questions to get the Pharisees thinking. The Pharisees already knew the contents of Psalm 110:1, but were rejecting David's descendent (Jesus) as being the Lord.

Yep, false prophets (vv 15-20) lie.

Everyone has faith - it's part of our created make-up. It's the object of that faith that will either save you or damn you.

Jesus' death on the cross, apart from faith, never saved anyone.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2 (KJV)

I appreciate your mention of John 9:41. I never thought of it in connection with infants.

Forsake your "system"; that's all it is. Jesus died for everyone; including Esau, Pharaoh, Judas, and every other bad boy.

This verse gives insight on how much is too much: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. James 2:10 (KJV) Heaven requires perfection for entrance. If anyone could loose their eternal salvation, no one could stay saved.

Yes, it would be torture. Its a good thing God blocked access to the tree of life (Gen. 3:24)

Actually it doesn't just say that. It says that they know that in God's judgment they're worthy of death because they commit such things. The "such things" are the sins listed in vv. 29-31. They can't know sin apart from knowing the law (7:7). The work of the law is written in their hearts...

It would appear that there isn't anyone who doesn't know the law: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death ... Romans 1:32 (KJV)