God brings subjects into His kingdom through the preaching of the gospel and the ministry of chosen servants.
God's method of bringing subjects into His kingdom is through the proclamation of the gospel, often delivered by appointed messengers called 'saviors' or 'deliverers.' As stated in Obadiah, these individuals come to judge and deliver, essentially guiding others towards reconciliation with God. Paul emphasizes this in 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, where he describes believers as ambassadors for Christ, sharing the message of reconciliation. This process highlights the necessity of divine initiative; faith to believe and the very hearing of the gospel comes through God's sovereign grace, whereby He equips men to preach and opens the ears of the listeners.
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