Sects

The Pharisees described as a sect

Acts 26:5 The word “sect” in the NT does not have the same negative connotations as in modern society. The Greek word for “sect” is also translated as “party” in the NIV. See also Luke 5:30; Acts 15:5

They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.

The Sadducees described as a sect

Acts 5:17

Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out

Christians described as a sect

Acts 24:14 See also Acts 24:5, Acts 28:21–22

I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,

Sectarianism condemned

1 Corinthians 3:3–4; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20