Calling of the Elect

This promise of Christ and the salvation which comes by Him, is revealed only by the Word of God. The works of creation and providence with the light of nature do not reveal Christ or His grace even in a general or obscure way. How much less, therefore, can those who are devoid of the revelation of Christ by the promise (or the Gospel) be enabled by the light of nature to arrive at saving faith or repentance

COMMENTS TO THIS ARTICLE FROM THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH

Salvation comes only through the merits of Christ. Other persons excepted
The Word of God is the only way people know of Christ. Other literature excepted
We deny that by looking at nature man can have enough saving knowledge of Christ.
We deny that Christ comes today through direct visions without the Scriptures.