Arminius died in 1609, but his movement lived on. They were made up largely of merchants, who had political and financial motives to oppose the Dutch church in favor of Spain. Not clear whether God knows who will be saved in advance, or God determines that whoever believes would be saved. Jesus died for all, but only those who believe will receive the reward of that death. The grace of God is necessary to do good.
Rejects doctrine that grace is irresistible.
The Gomarists argue that it is not possible. The Arminians are not as sure. The political climate turned against the Arminian party and the Spanish-leaning merchants. They condemned Arminianism. I rresistible grace.