Knowing The Word

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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

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Romans 8:18-21, Future Glory Part II

This is Wright’s translation of these verses: 18 This is how I work it out. The sufferings we go through in the present time are not worth putting in the scale alongside the glory that is going to be unveiled for us. 19 Yes: creation itself is on tiptoe with expectation, eagerly awaiting the moment when God’s children will be revealed. 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, i

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Romans 8:18-21, Future Glory Part I

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility [enslaved to malignant powers], not willingly, but because of him [not Adam or Satan but God] who subjected it, in hope [see Genesis 3:15] 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obta

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Romans 8:14-17, Heirs with Christ

14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God [sons get the inheritance]. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” [When we address God by the same name Jesus used, it shows evidence that the Spirit who animated Jesus has taken up residence in us.] 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, [this is the NT do

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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