What We Believe | Article V: The Church | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 | Pastor Jonathan Evans | 07.19.2026 Overview Pastor Jonathan discusses Article V of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Constitution , emphasizing the church as Christ’s body .  He references 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 to illustrate the unity and diversity within the church, likening it to a human body with various members.  He stresses the importance of accepting Jesus Christ for salvation , as only those who share His blood can be part of His body.  Jonathan highlights the roles of different church members, from greeters to administrators, and warns against dysfunction and inactivity.  He concludes by urging attendees to accept Christ and participate actively in the church. Outline The Church as Christ’s Body Pastor Jonathan begins with a prayer and reading from 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, emphasizing the unity of the body of Christ. He introduces Article Five of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowshi...

Here is a 5-day Bible study built around Philippians 2:5–11 and the themes from your sermon ( Christology + our attitude). Each day includes: Passage to read Key idea Observation, Interpretation, and Application questions A simple “Write/Pray” step Day 1 – The Mindset of Chris t 1.  Observe (What does the text say?) List the commands or instructions in verses 1–4. What kinds of attitudes and behaviors does Paul reject ? What attitudes and behaviors does he encourage ? 2   Interpret (What does it mean?) Why do you think Paul spends time on our relationships (v.1–4) before introducing Christ’s example (v.5–11)? How would you define “the mindset of Christ Jesus” just from verses 1–5 (before reading 6–11)? What does this section teach about how unity and humility are connected?   . Apply (What does it mean for me?) In which relationship do you most struggle with selfish ambition or vain conceit ? What would it look like this week to “value others above yourse...

  What We Believe | Article IV: Satan & The Fall of Humanity | Pastor Jonathan Evans | Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Here’s a  5-day Bible study you can walk through personally or with a group.  It’s themed around your meeting topic: “ Satan and the Fall of Humanity ” Each day includes: Theme, Passages, Focus Teaching, Reflection Questions, and a Prayer Prompt. Day 1 – The Holy Creator and the Broken Beginning Theme: God’s perfection vs. the “ tohu wabohu ” (formless and void) world Read: Genesis 1:1–5 Genesis 1:26–31 Psalm 8:3–9 Focus: God is holy, orderly, good , and intentional.   Humanity is made in His image , crowned with glory and honor to reflect His rule on the earth.  Before we talk about Satan and the fall, we must see how good and beautiful God’s design originally was. Reflect: What words or phrases in Genesis 1 show you God’s goodness and order? According to Genesis 1:26–28 and Psalm 8, how does God describe humanity’s role and value? Where do ...