the exercise of saving faith. 2d. Which faith is the second bond by which this mutual union is established, by the continued actings of which their fellowship with Christ is sustained, and its blessed consequences developed, Eph. 3:17. Thus we “come to him,” “receive him,” “eat of his flesh and drink of his blood,” etc. 7. What are the consequences of this union to the believer? 1st. They have a community with him in his covenant standing, and rights. Forensically they are rendered “complete in him.”