Answer: The visible church has the privilege of being under God’s special care and government₁; of being protected and preserved in all ages, not withstanding the opposition of all enemies₂; and of enjoying the communion of saints, the ordinary means of salvation₃, and offers of grace by Christ to all the members of it in the ministry of the gospel, testifying, that whosoever believes in him shall be saved₄, and excluding none that will come unto him.₅

1. Isaiah 4:5-6; 1 Timothy 4:10
2. Psalm 115; Isaiah 31:4-5; Zechariah 12:2-4; Zechariah 12:8-9;
3. Acts 2:39; Acts 2:42
4. Psalm 147:19-20; Romans 9:4; Ephesians 4:11-12; Mark 16:15-16
5. John 6:37