Pastor Phil explores Romans 9:6-11, addressing concerns about whether God's word has failed regarding His promises to Israel. He emphasizes two key truths: God's word never fails, and salvation is entirely God's work. Using Old Testament examples of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, Paul demonstrates that being a biological descendant of Abraham doesn't guarantee spiritual salvation - only those who are 'children of the promise' through faith are truly God's children. The passage shows God's sovereignty in election while maintaining human responsibility to respond to the Gospel. The pastor clarifies that nations can face judgment while individuals within them can still be saved, and that God's purposes in election are based on His grace, not human works.