Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7500 Jews and Gentiles » 7570 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 The Sadducees described as a sect Christians described as a sect Acts 24:14 See also Acts 24:5; Acts 28:21-22 Sectarianism condemned 1 Corinthians 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20 See also
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