ARMINIANISM, the Doctrine of Arminius, a celebrated Professor in the University of Leiden; and of the Arminians, a Sect which follow him. The principal Article wherein the Arminians differ from the other Reformed, consists in this, that thinking the Doctrines of Calvin, with regard to Free-will, Predestination, and Grace, too severe, they have returned to those of the Roman Church, and maintain, that there is a universal Grace given to all Men; that Man is always free, and at Liberty to reject or embrace Grace, etc. See GRACE, FREE-WILL, etc. Gomar, Arminius’s Colleague, stood strenuously up for a particular or special Grace, given only to those who were predestined or elect; and for a positive Decree both of election in some, and of Reprobation in others.
See PREDESTINATION, ELECTION, REPROBATION, etc.
At length, the Matter came to a Hearing, before the Synod of Dort, where Arminianism was condemned in Form.— These disputes began in the Year 1609.
From the School they passed into the Government, and the Republic of Holland was once in a fair way to be overturned by them.
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