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This article explores the possible link between the teachings of the Canons of Dordt in the Netherlands (1618–1619) and those of the Pentecostal and African Spiritual Churches in South Africa today. This article tries to identify some common features as well as points of divergence between the two traditions, particularly with regard to the role of Scripture, divine sovereignty, and human responsibility in salvation. Secondly, this study highlights the views on the role of the Holy Spirit in election and salvation in relation to divine grace.

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  • This year marks 400 years since the Synod of Dordt convened at Dordrecht in The Netherlands between 1618 and 1619

  • The first is the influence of Scripture and a scholastic tradition approach on issues of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation

  • This article probes the role of the Holy Spirit in election and salvation in relation to divine grace; and lastly, it considers the teachings of Dordt as an attempt to indigenise the Reformed faith on the Dutch soil

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This year marks 400 years since the Synod of Dordt convened at Dordrecht in The Netherlands between 1618 and 1619. This article probes the role of the Holy Spirit in election and salvation in relation to divine grace; and lastly, it considers the teachings of Dordt as an attempt to indigenise the Reformed faith on the Dutch soil.

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