While this is clearly Reformed Theology, it is not what the Bible reveals. God elects no one for either salvation or damnation. Rather Christ commanded that the Gospel to preached in the whole wide world and to "every creature". Which clearly means that salvation is offered to all. But only those who obey the Gospel as saved.
The reformed would agree.. the gospel is to be preached to the whole world.. the great commission. And whosoever believes will not perish, that is, the person or persons who do believe. As you say only those who obey gospel are saved. the reformed believe that as well.
So once we get past this misunderstanding we might be able to discuss the real issue.
How can a spiritually dead person respond to Spiritual matters?
But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe - John 6:36
For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” - John 6:40
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life - John 6:63
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