My understanding is that in 19, Paul is anticipating the typical arminian response, i.e. 'if God is in control, I'm not responsible for my sin'.
Paul pre-empts the arminian argument by presenting it in verse 19, then refuting it...well, everywhere else.
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Do you believe this is speaking of absolute predestination of all things?
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No. I believe that verse is an anticipated arminian argument. It's not Paul's line of thought, but, rather, the (errant) line of thought Paul expects to be confronted with.