Election Q&A with John MacArthur

Following my listening to the 3 "Grace to You" shows on election mentioned in an earlier post, I did some exploring of
the
Grace To You
website.
In doing so, I stumbled upon
John MacArthur's Questions and Answers - Subject Area E
which includes some q&a on this topic
Here are some of the issues addressed.
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What does the Bible teach about election?

Why didn't God choose everybody to be saved?
I wanted your opinion on a specific doctrine that you hear both teachings. You hear
the free-will doctrine verses the election doctrine as far as salvation is concerned.
And, I wanted your thoughts on that.
The Bible speaks of vessels of mercy and vessels of destruction, which God specifically
made for His purpose (Romans 9:21-23). Does that mean people like Judas were made
by God for destruction?
In the passage 2 Peter 3, “God is not willing that any should perish, but all should
come to repentance.” The problem that I have is that Ephesians 1:4 talks about the
fact that we are chosen before the foundation of the world; Matthew 7:12-14 also
talks about the fact that many will enter that place and a few ones will be with
Jesus. The question is that was brought to me was, “What kind of a God is a God that
chooses people before the foundation of the world, and at the same time wishes that
no should perish and only brings a few with Him?” It is confusing.
There are some who teach that God loves only His elect and hates the non-elect. Please
comment.
If God chooses some people and not others, then, how does that not eliminate human
responsibility? Also, Why does God pass over some and not elect them?



In Total, there are 11 questions and answers on this topic.