ARTICLE VIII - The objective of the Church

Line 1. The peaceful arbitration of disputes of those who seek to live in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The objective of the Church is to fulfill its mission, unite the children of God as one body, to maintain the entrance on earth to the Kingdom of Heaven, to occupy the gate opened by Jesus the Christ the King, keeping it open and to receive, preserve, and propagate His doctrines and ordinances. This includes offering a system of arbitrating judges for all disputes within the body according to the consent of the people.

Line 2. And the peaceful intervention between the adversaries of the Kingdom and its citizens, advancing peace throughout the world.

The Church also stands as the peaceful arbitrator for those who wish to serve in the Kingdom of Heaven doing the will of God both within the Kingdom and in the world.

Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

The nature of the Church is to bring peace but to those who reject the ways of the Lord they will seem to bring conflict for in the peace of their convictions they become stones standing against the roar and perplexity of the sea and the opposing nations and the union of nations.

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

The knowing and living by the ways of God bring peace and in that peace the word of God flourishes.

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

It is not enough to speak of righteousness but one must do it also so that peace will go in the assurance of God's approval through Faith.

Psalms 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

When one will not usurp God's judgment with force God will be his protector and right arm. In God's strength and wisdom those who truly trust in Him shall prevail.

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.

Truth, justice and mercy are the desire at the heart of the Church. The just and merciful arbitration of all disputes within the body of the Church within the whole of the Kingdom and throughout the word is a primary objective of the ministers of God.

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.

If men reach out with mercy, patience and sacrifice in the character and name of Christ to make peace with those who are against them, then there shall be no protection for such adversaries from the Wrath of God.

Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.

This is a clear directive to bring peace to all houses whatsoever there origin or status.

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.

The Church is commanded to preach that He who established the Church is ordained as judge of mankind. So, the judgment of the Church is always arbitration not the exercise of authority. But the judgement of God is His alone.

Line by Line
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.