Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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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

7 hours 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 It's seen as distinct from ceremonial and judicial laws of the Old Testament, which are viewed as fulfilled or superseded by Christ's sacrifice.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

1 day ago2 min read

Romans 6:20-23

The Wages of Sin 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. [Sin was your master, not righteousness.] 21 But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. [Sin always brings destructive results!] 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. [Those who have been

2 days ago1 min read

Romans 6:15-19

Slaves to Righteousness [the slave-market analogy] 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! [The antinomian argument of verse 1 is repeated. To treat grace as an excuse for sinning is a sign that one is not under grace.] 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But t

5 days ago1 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