Question 54 What believest thou concerning the |holy catholic church| of Christ?

What believest thou concerning the "holy catholic church" of Christ?

That the Son of God [166] from the beginning to the end of the world, [167] gathers, defends, and preserves [168] to himself by his Spirit and word, [169] out of the whole human race, [170] a church chosen to everlasting life, [171] agreeing in true faith; [172] and that I am and forever shall remain, [173] a living member thereof. [174]