This article gives a short overview of the life of Franciscus Gomarus by looking at his early life and education, his ministry, his professorship, and his defence of the gospel against Arminius.

Nicole argues for an understanding of the atonement as definite. He wants to argue the exact point at issue: the chief purpose of the Father in sending the Son and the chief intention of Christ in laying down his life in sacrifice. The author goes on to give the main arguments for his understanding of definite atonement, and to answer objections against his view.