Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Romans 3:19-20

No One Is Righteous Continued 19 Now we know that whatever the law [the Old Testament in general] says it speaks to those who are under the law [Jews], so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. [No one, whether Jew or Gentile, has grounds for appeal; none can claim to be guilt free before God. We need to be silent before the Lord with stopped mouths, not extolling ourselves for our good works but acknowledging we are lost sinners.

6 hours ago2 min read

Romans 3:9-18

No One Is Righteous 9 What then? Are we [Paul puts himself in the mix] Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin [although the Jews have an advantage, they are not better off as they stand before God], 10 as it is written: [This is a common NT way of appealing to OT scriptures. The verses below, strung together, stress the universal reign of sin and the consequent depravity and condemnation of all mankind—Je

1 day ago2 min read

Romans 3:1-8

God's Righteousness Upheld [Paul shows that the Jews have an advantage over the Gentiles but that both need Christ’s grace.] 1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? [Paul imagines someone breaking into his argument to ask these questions. Paul has said that biology and a literal circumcision do not make one a Jew. Circumcision, however, is an advantage when one believes in the promises of God, for it is the mark of a true receiver of and beli

4 days ago3 min read

Romans 2:17-29

God's Judgment and the Law Continued 17 But if you call yourself a Jew [being proud of being a member of the chosen] and rely on the law [given to you at Sinai as a “get out of jail free card”] and boast in God [in a monopoly of monotheism] 18 and know his will [insider information] and approve what is excellent [as you set divine standards], because you are instructed from the law [and you cannot be wrong!]; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind [

5 days ago3 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