baptismal regeneration

American  

noun

Theology.

1. the doctrine that regeneration and sanctification are received in and through baptism.

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Etymology

Origin of baptismal regeneration

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

There is a definite allusion to baptismal regeneration in iii.

From The Books of the New Testament by Pullan, Leighton

Or we may add, can his dead baptismal regeneration do it?

From American Lutheranism Vindicated; or, Examination of the Lutheran Symbols, on Certain Disputed Topics Including a Reply to the Plea of Rev. W. J. Mann by Schmucker, S. S. (Samuel Simon)

Before the Gorham case, the Formularies in general were the standard and test, free to both sides, about baptismal regeneration.

From Occasional Papers Selected from the Guardian, the Times, and the Saturday Review, 1846-1890 by Church, R. W. (Richard William)

Or does any one say, by baptismal regeneration, we understand an inferior kind or degree of regeneration, the beginning of the change.

From American Lutheranism Vindicated; or, Examination of the Lutheran Symbols, on Certain Disputed Topics Including a Reply to the Plea of Rev. W. J. Mann by Schmucker, S. S. (Samuel Simon)

To believers in the real presence, baptismal regeneration, etc., liberty was to be granted, provided that they regard these doctrines as nonessential, cooperate peacefully with members rejecting them, and adopt the Platform.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)