As the colloquy was resultless, a debate was arranged at Bern, April 15–18, 1588, at which the defense of the accepted system of doctrine was at the start put into Beza's hands.
Colocviul rămânând fără rezultat, o dezbatere a fost fixată la Berna pentru 15-18 aprilie 1588, în care apărarea sistemului de doctrină i-a revenit lui Beza.