These are verses we rely on to understand the sovereignty of God over salvation. Ultimately salvation belongs to the Lord, and God will save who he saves and we need to learn to be okay with that and not put ourselves in the judgment seat over God’s actions. In the Reformed Tradition this is the doctrine of predestination. Paul is not laying down a definite program, but encouraging us to broaden our view of God’s saving grace. What if? While we are quick to define and dismiss the “other,” Jesus said the other was part of the plan. 'I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.’ John 10:16