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
Connections
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- See also
- born of waterTerm
- MonergismTerm
- Related to
- Synonym of
- RegenerationTerm
Sources
- 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