The confession, “I believe in the Holy Spirit,” is followed by the confession: “[I believe in] the holy catholic church.” It is not without significance that the Holy Spirit is mentioned in connection with the church. The church’s existence is the result of the Holy Spirit’s work in the hearts of men. He gathers a church of all generations, tongues, and languages. He sees to it that Jesus’ suffering and death bear fruit by making sinners partakers of the salvation of Christ.