213. But, in order that these things may come into a clearer light, they must be explained in the following order:
(1) All the truths of faith in the Church are from the Word.
(2) The truths of faith that are from the Word teach what is to be believed and what is to be done, so that a man's lot may be eternal life.
(3) It is said "the Church" on account of doctrine, and "religion" on account of a life in accordance therewith.
(4) With those who, by both doctrine and life, are in faith separate from charity, there is neither the Church nor religion.
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