Cowell addresses the concept of "unleavened" and eating unleavened bread for seven days. Is it the bread that really matters? Is that what establishes our status before God? Or is its representation of Jesus Christ, the true bread that really matters? Paul disciplined himself, yet still hated what he did. How can this be reconciled? What justifies us? What is the mystery Paul speaks of? What gives us the victory?

James Cowell

United Church of God Elder

James Cowell is a former high school mathematics and science teacher who for years was involved with adult education programs in technology companies in which he managed training centers in North America and Europe. He has been a member of the Church of God community since 1964 and received a bachelor's degree in theology in 1970. He currently serves as an elder in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania congregation.