Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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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

12 hours ago2 min read

Romans 7:4-6

Dying to the Law 4 Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ [you are free as a widow is free], so that you may belong to another [that is Christ], to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. [With the death of Jesus, who perfectly kept the law, the law is fulfilled by one man for the many. Therefore, we can die to the law. We bear fruit for God, not by keeping the law, but by abiding in Christ. He i

2 days ago2 min read

Romans 7:1-3

Released from the Law [Paul will be using a marriage analogy] [For Paul, to be under grace is to live according to the Spirit and to live under the law is to live according to the flesh. However, there is no fault to find in the law because it is God’s law. It forbids sin. It prescribes righteousness. It is a revelation of the very character of God himself. The problem is not the law but the human material on which the law operates. Following the law leads humans to regard re

3 days ago2 min read

Bonus Post: Looking at the Law through Protestant Eyes

What is The Moral Law? In Protestant theology, the moral law is understood as a reflection of God's character, eternally binding on all people, and revealed through Scripture, particularly the Ten Commandments. It's seen as distinct from ceremonial and judicial laws of the Old Testament, which are viewed as fulfilled or superseded by Christ's sacrifice. While Protestants generally affirm the moral law as foundational, they differ on its application and interpretation, with so

4 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