16;18), by his Spirit and word (Rom. 1;16), out of the whole human race, a church chosen to everlasting life (Rev. 5;9); agreeing in the true faith (Eph. 4;13): and that I am, and for ever shall remain a living member thereof (Ps. 23;6).
Eph. 1;10.—That in the dispensation of times, he might gather together in one, all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are in earth.—Eph. 4;11, 12.—Luke 11;49-51.—Heb. 11 chap.
Matt. 16;18.—And I say unto thee; That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.—John 10;28.—Matt. 28;20.
Rom. 1;16.—For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.—Rom. 15;17-19.—Rom. 10;14-17.—Rom. 8;16.
Rev. 5;9.—For thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every kindred and tongue, and people and nation.—Isa. 43;5-7.—Rom. 8;30.—1 Pet. 2;9.
Eph. 4;13.—Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God.—Eph. 4;4-6.
Ps. 23;6.—Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.—Eph. 2;19-22.—1 Cor. 1;8, 9.
*55. What do you understand by, “The Communion of Saints?”
First, that all and every one who believes, being members of Christ, are in common partakers of him (1 John 1;3); and of all his riches and gifts (Rom. 8;32): secondly,
