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December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Alex Kocman Missions and Evangelism

Is ‘Obedience-Based Discipleship’ Biblical?

Note: This article was originally published on ABWE’s blog. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded … Continue reading Is ‘Obedience-Based Discipleship’ Biblical?

August 12, 2018September 5, 2018 Alex Kocman The Christian Life

Glut Yourself on Grace

When I boot up in the morning, my default operating system is works-righteousness. Not that I consciously believe that my good deeds can merit eternal life for me—but when left to myself, my natural mode is to believe I have to bring something to the table in order for God to reciprocate. Having firmly established … Continue reading Glut Yourself on Grace

April 6, 2015July 3, 2015 Alex Kocman The Gospel

How to Know if You’re Good Enough

Our culture can smell a Pharisee from miles away. No one likes hypocrites—especially the religious type. But that’s just one flavor of hypocrisy. What’s at the root of hypocrisy? It's trying to behave righteously without being righteous. The dirty secret of the Bible is that righteousness is a gift from God, not an achievement of ours. In … Continue reading How to Know if You’re Good Enough

September 27, 2014December 10, 2016 Alex Kocman Offbeat Writing

Unhindered (A Poem for Harvest)

As autumn arrives, many of us are in need of impetus to carry on in our own harvesting efforts. Does Reformed theology help or hurt in that regard? God's perfect self-fulfillment outside of us, His total delight in the Son, and His pouring out of His Spirit to redeem us dead sinners all scandalously combine to … Continue reading Unhindered (A Poem for Harvest)

July 23, 2014December 10, 2016 Alex Kocman Engaging the Culture

Hopsin’s Ill Soul

“I lost faith.” That is the declaration of hip-hop artist Hopsin, minus a few expletives. In his latest track, “Ill Mind of Hopsin Seven,” the rapper levels a frenzy of accusations against God and most would call “the Christian life.” Whether the song is worth listening to is up to you, but what makes this … Continue reading Hopsin’s Ill Soul

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Alex Kocman is a father, husband, former student pastor, content strategist, missions mobilizer, theology nerd, avid writer, and sinner saved by grace… More

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