How do we know the gospel message is the means to gather God's elect?

Throughout his sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the gospel is the primary means by which God gathers His elect people. Referring to Jesus as the ensign raised among the nations, the preacher illustrates how the gospel serves as a universal call to repentance and salvation. This idea is rooted in Christ’s own declaration that if He is lifted up, He will draw all men to Himself. The gospel of substitutionary atonement and imputed righteousness is critical in ushering individuals into the fold of God's covenant people, where they find hope and belonging.