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

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baptismal regeneration

If Gerhardt denied consubstantiation, baptismal regeneration, and the sacramental character of matrimony, the priests were sure to assert that he denied the sacraments and marriage.

From One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

The doctrine of baptismal regeneration pushed to its extreme logical conclusions, as it is by them, leads to rather strange practical consequences.

From Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin by James, Eighth Earl of Elgin

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)

We see how deep the early Adoptianism had struck its roots, when a primate of the 12th century could still appeal to the baptismal regeneration of Jesus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

This led the clergy to look out for another basis, which they found in the reassertion of High Church and sacerdotal doctrines, such as apostolical succession, eucharistical real presence, and baptismal regeneration.

From Oxford and Her Colleges by Smith, Goldwin