That salvation comes to us by grace alone is extraordinarily difficult to comprehend. One way or another, we humans find a work we think we can perform to turn God's rescue into something we can control. It's a dynamic Paul understands all too well. And to snap us out of it, he returns to his example of Abraham - saved simply by the sovereign will of God. And what results from election is faith - a faith that transforms Abraham and can transform us. This episode is intellectually thick but worth the effort.   The biblical passage referenced in this sermon is:  Romans 4:9-25 (NRSV) Want to connect? You can send e-mail here. Or find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.