The Council of Dort

The Council of Dort, held from 1618 to 1619 in the Netherlands, was an important gathering of Reformed Protestant leaders. It aimed to address theological disputes, particularly those arising from the teachings of Jacobus Arminius, who challenged certain traditional views on predestination and divine grace. The council affirmed the doctrines of Calvinism, emphasizing God's sovereignty in salvation and the idea that grace is given to the elect. The results were documented in the "Canons of Dort," which remain influential in Reformed theology and provided clarity on issues of faith and salvation in the Protestant tradition.