This article outlines the controversy between the Arminians and the Reformed in the sixteenth century, and the lessons the church today can draw from it.

Standing for Christ’s truth has its costs. This article documents the fiery persecution endured by those who promoted the teachings of Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli in the Netherlands.

This article looks at the rise of Jacob Arminius and Arminianism as events that necessitated the Synod of Dort.

This article is a biography of William Ames.

This article is a biography of Gijsbert Voetius and the role he played in defending the truth of Scripture.

This article gives a short overview of the life of Franciscus Gomarus by looking at his early life and education, his ministry, his professorship, and his defence of the gospel against Arminius.

The origins of the reformation in the Netherlands cannot be traced back to one man, as can be done with the other reformations in Germany or Switzerland. Rather, the Dutch Reformation originated largely as a result of the Belgic Confession and the Heidelberg Catechism.

The church owes a debt to the Synod of Dort for the contribution it made in four areas: Bible translation, church order, liturgy, and Sabbath observation.

This article gives a snap shot overview of some human figures who played a role as defenders of either Arminianism or the Reformed faith at the Synod of Dort.

What is the relevance of the Synod of Dort for the church today? This article shows that both the Synod of Dordt and the Canons of Dort preserved the gospel in its purity, and thus continued the cause of the Reformation.

Who was Arminius? What did he teach? Do the differences between Calvinism and Arminianism today matter? These are the questions that this article addresses. It also addresses the implications of Arminius' teaching on the study and practice of Christianity today.