Term
Five Articles of Remonstrance
A 1610 document by Arminian sympathizers opposing the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. It outlines five points regarding conditional election, universal atonement, the necessity of grace, resistible grace, and the possibility of falling from faith.
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Definition
A document drawn up by sympathizers of James Arminius in 1610, in opposition of the Calvinist doctrine of predestination contained in the Belgic Confession. The five points: (1) God elected believers who persevere; (2) Christ died for everyone; (3) No one can believe without God's grace; (4) Grace is not irresistible; (5) A believer might fall away from faith.
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- ArminianismTerm
- See also
- Belgic ConfessionTerm
- RemonstrantsTerm
- Contrasted with
Sources
- 1.Jerald C. Brauer and B. A. Gerrish, ed. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971). 707Original citation: Brauer, Jerald C., and B. A. Gerrish, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971, 707.
Last revised August 14, 2026