the Romans, not just an appendix. Why? Because God’s plan for the redemption of humanity and the establishment of His Kingdom on earth cannot be fulfilled without Israel. Everything in the first eleven chapters brings out the fathomless mercy and grace of God, and the total sufficiency of His provision made for us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It all speaks about what God has done for us. Then comes the therefore of Romans 12:1. How are we to respond? What does God ask from us