The Polity, Explained
ARTICLE VIII - The objective of the Church
The peaceful arbitration of disputes of those who seek to live in the Kingdom of Heaven. And the peaceful intervention between the adversaries of the Kingdom and its citizens, advancing peace throughout the world.
Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Psalms 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Malachi 2:6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.
Acts 10:42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead.
Complete ARTICLES I-X Explained and Terms defined
Complete Polity by References and Terms defined
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ARTICLE I - Congregations
ARTICLE II - Seat of Authority
ARTICLE III - Conscience of the Church
ARTICLE IV - The Church is the possession of God
ARTICLE V - Servants of the Kingdom and Mankind
ARTICLE VI - Bishops and Archbishops
ARTICLE VII - Church RITUALS AND CEREMONIES
ARTICLE VIII - The objective of the Church
ARTICLE IX - Preaching the good news of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE X - The prime directive of the Church.
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