Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Romans 8:1, No Condemnation

1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The word “Christ” is not just a proper name. It means “the anointed one,” the Messiah who sums up Israel’s vocation and destiny in himself. Jesus accomplishes what the covenant with Israel has all along intended to achieve. We have our story of salvation upside down. God’s purpose for Israel always was the focal point, and the intended means, of God’s purpose for the whole world. God’s plan to put

12 hours ago2 min read

Romans 7:21-25

Sin and Law Part III 21 So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. 22 For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being [our new nature in Christ which is daily being renewed in our Creator’s image], 23 but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. [All sin begins in the mind, which is why we need the mind of Christ: see1 Corinthians 2:10-16.]

2 days ago2 min read

Romans 7:13-20

Law and Sin Continued 13 Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin [not the law], producing death in me through what is good [the law], in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure. [The law is good; the villain is sin. Through the light of the law the darkness of sin is revealed in all its hideousness.] 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin.

3 days ago2 min read

Romans 7:7-12

The Law and Sin [How does the law stimulate sin? Paul shows how entry into life under the law coincides with the dawn of conscience and the first awareness of inward sin. The obligation to keep the law first involved the obligation to know and obey the Ten Commandments. The commandment which caused Paul the worst problem was the tenth: “You shall not covet.” This deals with an inner attitude rather than an overt action or deed. It is a prohibition, and prohibitions are known

6 days ago2 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