Ecclesiastical separatism
Ecclesiastical separatism is the withdrawal of people and churches from Christian denominations, usually to form new denominations.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the separating puritans advocated departure from the Church of England. These people became known as dissenters.
Ecclesiastical separatism has also been associated with
In fundamentalism, ecclesiastical separatism is closely connected with the
Many separatist denominations and groups still exist today. For example, the Biblical Graduate School of Theology affirms belief "in the principle of biblical separation which calls the individual and the church to holiness, being separated to God and from the world". Its statement of faith goes on to say that "ecclesiastical separation involves rejecting any fellowship with organizations which deny the cardinal truths of Scripture in word or deed".[5]
References
- ISBN 9780199741120. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ISBN 9780802846808. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ Costella, Dennis. "What Does The Bible Say About Separation?". Fundamental Evangelistic Association. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ Eskridge, Larry. "Fundamentalism". Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Theological Position". Biblical Graduate School of Theology. Archived from the original on 3 November 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ Masters, Peter. "The Doctrine of Biblical Separation". Metropolitan Tabernacle. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
Sources
- ISBN 9780881410563.