The visible church hath the privilege of being under God's special care and government;¹ of being protected and preserved in all ages, not withstanding the opposition of all enemies;² and of enjoying the communion of saints, the ordinary means of salvation,³ 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 saved,⁴ and excluding none that will come unto him.⁵