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A Catechisme of Christian Religion, with the Arguments and Use

Question 55

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 55

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What meaneth the Communion of Saintes?

First, that all, and euerie one of the beleeuers haue felowship with Christ and all his benefites, as beeing members of him. Secondly, that euery one who hath receiued gifts, ought to imploy them readily anda cheerfullie, for the common profite and saluation of all.b

The vse.

This Communion is double, the one inwarde, whereby such as the Lord hath in this visible Church alwaies chosen, that is, true beleeuers, are vnited by the same spirit with the Father, & his Sonne Iesus Christ, and one with an other among themselues: the other outward, standing in the mutual duties of Charity, which the faithfull exercise one toward another.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aJohn 1:3; Romans 8:32; 1 Corinthians 12:13, 21; 6:17
  2. b1 Corinthians 13:5; Philippians 2:4–6

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