CHOSEN - CALLED - KEPT

<p class=ql-align-justify>The 300th anniversary of the Synod of Dort was celebrated by some in 2019. For many Christians its conclusions are still hidden away in dusty books and old historical translations. In one such translation one sentence runs to 23 lines. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Yet 'The Canons of the Synod of Dort' is a fundamental document of the faith. It answers the question 'How does God save?' </p><p class=ql-align-justify>All the Reformed Churches (including 'the Reformed Church of England') were invited. The delegates met discussed and unanimously accepted the conclusions.  It was the only such Council of the Reformed Churches. One English delegate called it heaven on earth.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>This new translation shows how rich and vibrant the Synod's statements of faith really are. The delegates' sheer delight in the Gospel can be seen as they add adjective after adjective verb after verb to try to express truths that are inexpressible</p><p class=ql-align-justify>By imaginative typography tabulating the conclusions of the Council the reader is encouraged to carefully and prayerfully meditate line upon line of what was decided. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Suggested Bible readings are given for each Article. Key Latin words are carefully translated and their meaning is expanded in a helpful glossary.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>To encourage its regular use in personal prayer and reflection a 52 week reading scheme is included.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>This is book is not a paraphrase or an edited version of the Canons of Dort. All the clear positive statements are included but in a way that makes them more accessible than ever before.</p><p><br></p>