Term
born of the Spirit
A term for regeneration that emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in imparting new spiritual life to believers.
Filed underSoteriologyPneumatology
Definition
Another term for 'regeneration' that indicates the special role played by the Holy Spirit in imparting new spiritual life to believers.
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- 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