Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Romans 2:1

1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. [Paul unmasks those who agree with his statement of divine wrath on the Gentile world (1:18-32) but assume they are immune. Often we tend to be critical of others but lenient toward ourselves. We are the “O man.”] For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. [Paul’s teaching agrees with Jesus. See Matthew 7:1-5.] Having declared the depraved G

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Romans 1:18-31

God's Wrath on Unrighteousness [Paul’s aim in this section is to show the whole of humanity is morally bankrupt, desperately in need of God’s mercy and grace.] 18 For the wrath of God is revealed [in the facts of human existence] from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness [moral decay follows theological rebellion] of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. [Fallen humanity seeks to hinder and obstruct the truth of God.] 19 For what can be known a

3 days ago3 min read

Romans 1:16-17

St. Paul The Righteous Shall Live by Faith [The Gospel according to Paul begins here.] [A note on righteousness: The Hebrews understood right and wrong as if they were to be settled before a judge. They are not so much moral states as a legal status. The word “righteous” means “in the right” and the word “wicked” means “in the wrong.” God is righteous and people are righteous who are in a right relationship with him and his law. The gospel tells us how sinful men and women

4 days ago2 min read

Romans 1:8-15

Longing to Go to Rome 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ [as grace comes to us from God through Jesus, so our thanks goes to God through Jesus, our representative] for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. [Paul is commenting on how many places Christianity has spread. Faith is not just in Rome or in particular house-churches but is spreading all over the world.] 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son,

5 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