Chapter 12 marks a pivot in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
In the first eleven chapters of Romans, Paul announces God’s grace in Jesus
Christ, the grace that was poured out upon a rebellious humanity. Then, Paul
pivots: “Therefore, in view of God’s mercy . . . “. Paul goes on to teach how
we as human beings are to accept and respond to God’s grace in Jesus. In other
words, how do we allow God’s grace to transform our lives and relationships?