Grace and Assurance: The Message of the Canons of Dordt
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In 1618-19, the great Synod of Dordt met to counter the Arminian error that was threatening the peace and welfare of the Reformed churches in the Netherlands. The fruit of their deliberations were the Canons of Dordt, a creed which has defined the Calvinist and Reformed faith for centuries.
This accessible commentary on the Canons leads readers through the comforting message of the creed: being wholly saved by God’s grace—not one’s own merit—comes with the steadfast assurance of eternal and unchangeable election.
What others are saying about this book:
"Though not its only achievement, the Canons of Dordt were without question the greatest achievement of the Great Synod. The Reformed Free Publishing Association and the Reverend Martyn McGeown are to be commended for this fine work, which explains article by article the contents of the Canons of Dordt. The book is written by a pastor for his parishioners. It is written with the man or woman in the pew in mind. It is written in such a way as to make the Canons of Dordt accessible even to young people and to novices in the Reformed faith. The language throughout is clear and colorful. The thoughts are well organized. The style is direct and personal. Most importantly, the arguments are straight-forward and easy to follow. These features make the book an excellent choice for a study group, as well as for catechetical instruction for older teens or young couples in the church." - Ronald Cammenga
"Perhaps you are new to the Reformed faith. Perhaps you have forgotten how comforting the proper understanding of God’s grace and assurance can be. The Canons of Dordt, when properly understood, leaves the believer with no doubt regarding his eternal and unchangeable election. Maybe you are familiar with the Reformed faith but have no idea what the Canons of Dordt contain. In any case, this book will be useful to you. It is not difficult to read, whether you go from cover to cover or use it as a reference. By the grace of God, you will not be able to overlook the message contained in it: grace and assurance." - Jacob Dykstra
Read reviews by Ronald Cammenga (PRTJ), Jacob Dykstra (Beacon Lights), Derrick Span, Philip Harbach, and Clayton Spronk.
Martyn McGeown is a pastor in the Protestant Reformed Churches. He is also the editor of the RFPA blog and the author of multiple RFPA publications.
- 384 pages
- hardcover
- ISBN 978-1-944555-39-9
- Release date: September 6, 2018
eBook version available