The Articles of the Remonstrants

The Articles of the Remonstrants were a 1610 Dutch theological document expressing concerns about the Calvinist Reformed Church. They outlined five points of disagreement, primarily emphasizing free will in salvation and opposing strict predestination. The Remonstrants wanted to preserve human responsibility and God's justice, contrasting with Calvinist doctrines of irresistible grace and election. Their views sparked controversy, leading to conflict with the more orthodox Reformed Church. The debate highlighted differing perspectives on God's sovereignty and human freedom, influencing theological discussions within Protestantism and prompting the Synod of Dort (1618-1619) to affirm Calvinist teachings.