How do we know we are God's gathered people?

Being part of God's gathered people is a work of divine grace, where the Holy Spirit calls individuals to faith in Christ (Ephesians 1:10). This calling signifies that we have been redeemed by the blood of Christ and are incorporated into His body, the Church. The joy of recognizing that we have been gathered from diverse backgrounds is central to our identity as Christians. In John 10:16, Jesus states that He has other sheep which are not of this fold; He must bring them also, highlighting the universal aspect of His gathering work. As believers, we affirm our identity as gathered people through communal worship, shared teaching, and the practice of sacraments together, reflecting our unity in Christ.