The Polity, Explained

ARTICLE IX - Preaching the good news of the Kingdom.

The deeds, words and presence of the ministers and servants of the Church should manifest the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, established by Jesus to receive, preserve, and propagate His doctrines and ordinances.¹

Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;

Matthew 10:7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Luke 9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

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.

All ARTICLES Explained I-X and Terms defined - Complete Polity by References and Terms defined

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