The Synod Of Dordt (1618-1619) And The Five Points Of Calvinism

1. The historical background
   Belgic Confession and the Heidleberg Catechism - James Arminius 1560-1609 - 1610 Remonstrance containing the five points of Arminianism - 1611 Calvinists produce a counter remonstrance.

2. The Synod itself
   Synod commenced 1618 - The Three Forms of Unity form the basis of the Dutch church confession - Dutch Annotations.

3. The content of the Canons of Dordt
   Comprised of 93 Articles ascerting bibical truth and counteracting especially Arminian errors - Five heads of Doctrine approximate to the Five Points of Calvinism.

4. Hyper-Calvinism is not a product of the Canons of Dordt
   Errors of hyper-calvinism and the clear teaching of the Canons on the warrant to believe - presumptive regeneration and the status of covenant children.

Summary