Lord’s Day 21, Chapter 1: The Idea of the Church (1)

Q. 54. What believest thou concerning the 'holy catholic church' of Christ? A. That the Son of God from the beginning of the end of the world, gathers', defends, and preserves to himself by his Spirit and word, out of the whole human race, a church chosen to everlasting life, agreeing in true faith; and that I am and for ever shall remain, a living member thereof. Q. 55. What do you understand by the communion of saints? A. First, that all and every one, who believes, being members of...