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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
The founding and organization of churches, nomination of ministers, founding of a university in Leyden, were all discussed in Dordrecht. On November 18, 1618 came the most important Synod of Dordrecht, with delegations from England, Germany, Switzerland and France. Also 18 representatives of the gov
It was revised at the synod of Antwerp in 1566 and printed that same year in Geneva.6 In 1619 the Synod of Dort approved it. The first few pages contained an open letter to King Phillip, and then followed the Confession of Faith. Thirdly came an exhortation to the magistrates of the provinces. You a
It was revised at the synod of Antwerp in 1566 and printed that same year in Geneva. 6 In 1619 the Synod of Dort approved it. The first few pages contained an open letter to King Phillip, and then followed the Confession of Faith. Thirdly came an exhortation to the magistrates of the provinces.
As a result, we have the Canons of Dordt. This Synod, held at Dordrecht in the Netherlands, consisted of almost one hundred delegates from almost all of the Reformed churches of Europe. Representatives included men from the Churches of England, Scotland, Switzerland, Geneva, Bremen and Hesse. At thi
Corruption and apostasy were soon rampant in the church, and it was headed for trouble. A second instance occurred in the Netherlands prior to the Synod of Dort (1618-1619). The followers of J. Arminius (Remonstrants) sought to introduce into the Reformed Churches serious errors. After much warfare
Gradually Dordrecht became a centre for theological meetings and synods, but seldom the Church was used for that purpose. It was more a well-known Reformed symbol. From June 15-28, 1574, the first (provincial) Reformed Synod was organized in Dordrecht, but only the provinces of Holland and Zeeland c
Before we move on to the doctrinal issues involved in the Arminian controversy at the time of the Synod of Dordt, there are several matters about the workings of the Synod itself that we must notice. As we stated in the last article, the Synod, after several delays, began with its first session on N