The Means of Building the Kingdom

The kingdom of God is not built by an edict from an emperor or the might of an army. It is built through one means alone: the proclamation of the gospel. That’s the power that God has ordained to build His church—not the power of the sword—and as Christians, we will continue to place our hope in this power and this power alone.

R.C. Sproul, What Is the Relationship Between Church and State? (Crucial Questions)