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Understanding the Meaning of a Sect in Acts 28:16-24

Explore the definition of "sect" in Acts 28:16-24, looking at its various uses for Sadducees, Pharisees, and Christians, and how the Bible does not identify the Lord's Church as a sect, emphasizing unity, faith, and relationships.

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Understanding the Meaning of a Sect in Acts 28:16-24

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  1. “The Way Which They Call a Sect”(Acts 28:16-24) I. The Meaning of the Word “Sect.” A. Sect - hairesis - English word “heresy” “[classical meaning] 1. act of taking, capture: e.g. storming a city; [most common sense in non-literary papyri] 2. choosing, choice; [< a school of philosophical thought] 3. that which is chosen; 4. a body of men following their own tenets (sect or party); [Josephus - divisions among Jews like philosophical schools of thought] a. of the Sadducees, b. of the Pharisees, c. of the Christians, [The sense of Heresy] 5. dissensions arising from diversity of opinions and aims” (Thayer).

  2. “The Way Which They Call a Sect”(Acts 28:16-24) I. The Meaning of the Word “Sect.” B. Various Uses. 1. Of the Sadducees. (Acts 5:14-18). 2. Of the Pharisees. (Acts 15:5). “the sect of the Pharisees,” (Acts 26:1-6). 3. Of Christians. Acts 28:22 sect “spoken against everywhere”; (Acts 24:1-14). Note: “they call” a. Of Division among Christians. (I Corinthians 11:18,19; Galatians 5:19-21). b. Of False doctrine. (II Peter 2:1,2). (probably Gnosticism).

  3. “The Way Which They Call a Sect”(Acts 28:16-24) II. The Bible Does Not Identify the Lord’s Church as a “Sect.” A. Not a variety of choices to choose from. (I Cor. 4:17). B. Not a collection of schools of thought. (I Cor. 1:10-13). C. One Faith. (Ephesians 4:1-6).

  4. “The Way Which They Call a Sect”(Acts 28:16-24) III. The Lord’s Church. A. Learners of Christ - Disciples. (Matt 28:18,19). B. Workers for the Lord - Servants. (Rom 6:16-19). C. In Relation to God - Children. (I John 3:1,2). D. In Relation to others - Brothers. (Matt 12:46-50). E. In Relation to Our Hope - Heirs. (Rom 8:14-17). F. In Relation to Earth - Pilgrims. (Heb 11:13-16).

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