Term

born again

A scriptural term referring to God's work of regeneration, by which he imparts new spiritual life to those who are dead in sin.

Filed underSoteriology

Definition

A scriptural term (John 3:3–8) referring to God's work of regeneration by which he imparts new spiritual life to those who are dead in sin.

Scripture

  • John 3:3–8

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 34A.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 34A.1.

Last revised August 14, 2026