Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof
This is also the case in the Belgic Confession. [Articles XXVII - XXIX.] We quote only the following statements from it: 'We believe and profess one catholic or universal Church, which is a holy congregation of true believers, all expecting their salvation in Jesus Christ, being washed by His blood, sanctified and sealed by the Holy Spirit.' [Art. XXVII.] The marks by which the true Church is known are these: 'If the pure doctrine of the Gospel is preached therein; if it maintains the pure administration of the sacraments as instituted by Christ; if Church discipline is exercised in punishing sin; in short, if all things are managed according to the pure Word of God; all things contrary thereto rejected, and Jesus Christ acknowledged as the only Head of the Church.
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