From Dort to Today (6): The Development of the Reformed Faith-The Great Synod

We are now ready to discuss the Synod of Dordrecht itself.  You recall that, through the overthrow of the government of Oldenbarneveldt in the Netherlands by Prince Mauritz, a government sympathetic to the Reformed cause had come into power.  This government convened the Synod that met in the city of Dordrecht and dealt with the problem of Arminianism. The Synod began its meetings on November 13, 1618 and met until May 9, 1619.  In all, 154 sessions were held, although the Synod dealt with...