Term
separation
The formal division of one church group from another based on doctrinal differences, conscience, or practical considerations, sometimes involving the refusal of fellowship.
Filed underEcclesiology
Definition
With reference to the church, the act of formal division of one group from another on the basis of doctrinal differences, matters of conscience, or practical considerations. Such separation can take more severe forms, such as the refusal to cooperate or the avoidance of personal fellowship.
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Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 45E--FOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 45E--F.
Last revised August 14, 2026