Early in the seventeenth century the Reformed faith hung in the balance. A popular movement led by students of the theology professor Jacob Arminius were arguing for a version of the faith which departed sharply from the rich inheritance gained from such men as Augustine (5th century) and the Protestant Reformers of the sixteenth century. Their theological innovations took the form of a document which specifically refuted five key points of doctrine affirmed both in Scripture and by the Protestant Reformers. Such a challenge demanded a response. From 1618–1619 the Dutch Reformed Church convened a special synod in the town of Dordrecht (Netherlands) and crafted a thorough response: The Canons of Dordt. This document not only refuted the five points of Arminianism, but it established the pastoral implications of the Scriptures’ remarkable teachings concerning the gracious nature of salvation by grace alone through faith alone. This study will cover the history, explore the biblical foundations, and apply the comforting truths of the Doctrines of Grace. This class is taught by Pastor Todd Pruitt.