The Creeds, Assurance, and Good Works (3): Canons 1:16 (a)

By Martyn McGeown. Previous article in the series: The Creeds, Assurance, and Good Works (2): Canons 1:12. _________ Although this article (Canons 1:12) does not directly address the topic of good works, it is important in Dordt’s treatment of assurance. In the conclusion the Canons address certain wicked slanders against the Reformed faith, such as: [The doctrine of Reformed churches concerning predestination] renders men carnally secure, since they are persuaded by it that nothing can...