Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Romans 8:31-34, God's Everlasting Love Part I

Paul 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? [Jews would think of Isaac, who Paul would see foreshadowing Jesus.] 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? [When God takes the side of the defendant, no amount of evidence can produce an adverse verdict.] It is God who justifies. 34a Who is to condemn?

31 minutes ago2 min read

Romans 8:28-30, Those Who Love God

Paul 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. [They are called not in the general sense of “many are called, but few are chosen,” but in the sense of the effectual calling which is the work of the Spirit. He convicts us of our sin and misery unto repentance, enlightens our minds and our wills in the knowledge of Christ, and persuades us to embrace Jesus, who is freely offered in the gospel

22 hours ago4 min read

Romans 8:22-27, 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.

4 days ago5 min read

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

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