Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Romans 8:18-21, Future Glory Part IV

22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth [the curse of Eve] until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly [2 Corinthians 5:2, “for in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling”] as we wait eagerly for [the full or completed] adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope.

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Romans 8:18-21, Future Glory Part III

Verses 20 and 21 then explain about creation: 20 Creation, you see, was subjected to pointless futility, not of its own volition, but because of the one who placed it in this subjection, in the hope 21 that creation itself would be freed from its slavery to decay, to enjoy the freedom that comes when God’s children are glorified. Adam’s sin meant not only that he and Eve were expelled from the garden, but that the earth itself would produce thorns and thistles. Genesis 1 a

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Romans 8:18-21, Future Glory Part II

This is Wright’s translation of these verses: 18 This is how I work it out. The sufferings we go through in the present time are not worth putting in the scale alongside the glory that is going to be unveiled for us. 19 Yes: creation itself is on tiptoe with expectation, eagerly awaiting the moment when God’s children will be revealed. 20 Creation, you see, was subjected to pointless futility, not of its own volition, but because of the one who placed it in this subjection, i

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Romans 8:18-21, Future Glory Part I

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility [enslaved to malignant powers], not willingly, but because of him [not Adam or Satan but God] who subjected it, in hope [see Genesis 3:15] 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obta

3 days ago3 min read

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About Rev. Reagan

Reagan Winter Cocke was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He received a B. A. and a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania where he also met his wife Stephanie.

After a decade practicing architecture, Reagan answered the call to ordained ministry, attending Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford where he studied theology, graduating with distinction. He served as an assistant rector at Church of the Advent in Brownsville, TX, before coming to St. John the Divine in Houston, TX, where he has served for nearly two decades.

At St. John the Divine, Reagan has overseen ministries ranging from Adult Education to Prayer Ministry to the Contemporary Service. He currently oversees Youth, Children's, and Family Ministries. He leads several Bible studies and has written a number of devotionals for the congregation.

In his spare time, Reagan enjoys playing pickleball, painting, traveling, cooking, and entertaining alongside Stephanie. They have two children: Catherine, who lives in Austin, and Winston, who lives with them in Houston.

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Knowing the Word

weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke