The Doctrine of Atonement, The Reformation Period (29): The Synod of Dordt, The Canons

In Article IV of the Rejection of Errors of Head II of the Canons of Dordt the fathers of Dordt present the Arminian view of the atoning suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to these fathers of Dordt, the Remonstrants set forth the condition prescribed by God in His dealings with the sinner unto his salvation. They believe that faith is a condition which man by his free will must be willing to meet in order to be saved. God does not save the sinner because of the work of...