Dordt—Set for the defense of the gospel*
Kenneth Koole examines the Synod of Dordt's strategic response to Arminianism through an analysis of the Canons of Dort, demonstrating how the church defended the gospel of sovereign grace against theological assault. The article highlights the Canons' heavy reliance on Scripture as the foundation for refuting Arminian errors, particularly in the First Head's treatment of election and divine grace.
*This article was first published in the October 15, 1997 issue of the Standard Bearer (vol. 74, no. 2), part of a special Reformation issue on the Synod of Dordt, the 400th anniversary of which we commemorate this year and next. When the Enemy launched a full frontal assault against the doctrinal walls of the church, the church responded with a 'Canons' blast of confessional truth to ward off the assault, to show that there is plenty of life in the old city yet, and that those "set for the...
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