1689 Confession, ch. 27, Of the Communion of Saints, para. 1

1689 CONFESSION, CH. 27, "OF THE COMMUNION OF THE SAINTS," PARA. 1: ITS REDEEMING FOUNDATION AND DEFINITION
SUMMARY: In the Communion of the Saints, we see not only a union to Christ, in all the benefits of His person and work as mediator, but we see a communion to His Saints as well, as we share in one another's gifts and graces; and all with the common end which is to edify the body of Christ.
I. ITS REDEMPTIVE FOUNDATION: UNION WITH CHRIST (para. 1a).
A. Its realization
—By his Spirit
—By faith
B. Its qualification
C. Its scope

II. ITS GENERAL DEFINITION (para. 1b).
A. Its bond
B. Its benefits
C. Its obligations