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November 28, 2019November 29, 2019 Alex Kocman Engaging the Culture

Against Concupiscence

Issues of same-sex attraction, the Christian identity, and sexual orientation have once more made it to the fore, and a growing contingent of believers are wondering if the whole thing is a matter of semantics. Terms like “gay” and “orientation” used in the context of professing Christians have drawn much ire from various discernment voices. … Continue reading Against Concupiscence

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

June 30, 2015December 10, 2016 Alex Kocman The Christian Life

Sin Doesn’t Keep Its Promises

Imagine witnessing the devastating plagues against Egypt, walking through the splitting of the Red Sea, looking on as the sea fell on the Egyptian soldiers, seeing the Ten Commandments engraved by the finger of God, and deciding in the end, “I don’t trust the God of Israel.” Why would God’s people make such a foolish … Continue reading Sin Doesn’t Keep Its Promises

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

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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