Gathering is essential for Christians as it fulfills God's promise to collect His elect from all nations through the preaching of the Gospel (Isaiah 27:12-13).
The gathering of God's elect is a remarkable act of His mercy and a core purpose of the Gospel age. Isaiah 27:12-13 illustrates this gathering as the Lord uses the imagery of a trumpet to signal the call of His people scattered across the earth, including Gentiles. This act emphasizes the inclusivity of God's salvation plan as believers from all backgrounds come to worship Him. The preached word serves as a means of gathering, as it carries the message of peace and salvation to those who have never heard it. By participating in communal worship and evangelistic efforts, Christians fulfill their call to share the Gospel, which assures that God's word will not return void but accomplish the intended purpose of gathering His people together.
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