Term
born of water
A phrase used by Jesus in John 3:5 referring to the spiritual cleansing from sin that occurs in regeneration, rather than water baptism.
Filed underSoteriology
Definition
A phrase used by Jesus in John 3:5 that refers to the spiritual cleansing from sin that takes place in regeneration, not to water baptism.
Scripture
- John 3:5
Connections
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- Contrasted with
- See also
- born againTerm
- Narrower than
- 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