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In the 16th and 17th centuries, the [[Definitions of Puritanism|separating puritans]] advocated departure from the [[Church of England]]. These people became known as [[English Dissenters|dissenters]]. |
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the [[Definitions of Puritanism|separating puritans]] advocated departure from the [[Church of England]]. These people became known as [[English Dissenters|dissenters]]. |
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Ecclesiastical separatism has also been associated with [[Christian fundamentalism]], and such withdrawals have been mainly due to perceived [[theological liberalism]]. They have often been accompanied by a refusal to have any further association with the parent denomination or its members. [[George Marsden]] notes that [[Arno C. Gaebelein]] was one of the early fundamentalist leaders to advocate ecclesiastical separation in a conference address in 1914.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Marsden|first1=George M.|author-link=George Marsden|title=Fundamentalism and American Culture|date=2006|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|page=127|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bKXfuAYqI8EC&pg=PA127|accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> Gaebelein had left the [[Methodist Episcopal Church]] in 1899.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Pierard|first1=Richard V.|title=Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions|chapter=Gaebelein, A(rno) C(lemens) ||date=1999|publisher=[[Eerdmans]]|page=233|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oQ8BFk9K0ToC&pg=PA233|accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> |
Ecclesiastical separatism has also been associated with [[Christian fundamentalism]], and such withdrawals have been mainly due to perceived [[theological liberalism]]. They have often been accompanied by a refusal to have any further association with the parent denomination or its members. [[George Marsden]] notes that [[Arno C. Gaebelein]] was one of the early fundamentalist leaders to advocate ecclesiastical separation in a conference address in 1914.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Marsden|first1=George M.|author-link=George Marsden|title=Fundamentalism and American Culture|date=2006|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|page=127|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bKXfuAYqI8EC&pg=PA127|accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> Gaebelein had left the [[Methodist Episcopal Church]] in 1899.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Pierard|first1=Richard V.|title=Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions|chapter=Gaebelein, A(rno) C(lemens) ||date=1999|publisher=[[Eerdmans]]|page=233|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oQ8BFk9K0ToC&pg=PA233|accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> In the 1930s and 1940s, [[Carl McIntire]] in the the 1930s and 1940s, separation means leaving liberal denominations (he formed the [[Bible Presbyterian Church]]) as well as the [[National Council of Churches]] (he formed the rival [[American Council of Christian Churches]]). McIntire also separated from evangelical groups, such as the [[National Association of Evangelicals]], which he believed had compromised with the liberalism of the National Council of Churches. |
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In fundamentalism, ecclesiastical separatism is closely connection to the [[doctrine of separation]], in which Christians are urged to be personally separate from the world. |
In fundamentalism, ecclesiastical separatism is closely connection to the [[doctrine of separation]], in which Christians are urged to be personally separate from the world. This is often based on [[2 Corinthians]] 6:17: "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you." |
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Many separatist denominations and group 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".<ref name=position>{{cite web|title=Theological Position|url=http://www.bgst.edu.sg/welcome-message/theological-position|publisher=[[Biblical Graduate School of Theology]]|accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> |
Many separatist denominations and group 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".<ref name=position>{{cite web|title=Theological Position|url=http://www.bgst.edu.sg/welcome-message/theological-position|publisher=[[Biblical Graduate School of Theology]]|accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 03:02, 14 December 2015
Ecclesiastical separatism is the withdrawal 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 Christian fundamentalism, and such withdrawals have been mainly due to perceived theological liberalism. They have often been accompanied by a refusal to have any further association with the parent denomination or its members. George Marsden notes that Arno C. Gaebelein was one of the early fundamentalist leaders to advocate ecclesiastical separation in a conference address in 1914.[1] Gaebelein had left the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1899.[2] In the 1930s and 1940s, Carl McIntire in the the 1930s and 1940s, separation means leaving liberal denominations (he formed the Bible Presbyterian Church) as well as the National Council of Churches (he formed the rival American Council of Christian Churches). McIntire also separated from evangelical groups, such as the National Association of Evangelicals, which he believed had compromised with the liberalism of the National Council of Churches.
In fundamentalism, ecclesiastical separatism is closely connection to the doctrine of separation, in which Christians are urged to be personally separate from the world. This is often based on 2 Corinthians 6:17: "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you."
Many separatist denominations and group 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".[3]
References
- ^ Marsden, George M. (2006). Fundamentalism and American Culture. Oxford University Press. p. 127. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ Pierard, Richard V. (1999). "Gaebelein, A(rno) C(lemens)". Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions. Eerdmans. p. 233. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Theological Position". Biblical Graduate School of Theology. Retrieved 13 December 2015.