born-again Christian

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1. A Christian who has experienced a distinct, dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus, especially a member of certain Protestant groups that stress this experience. The expression recalls words of Jesus in the Gospels: “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (See evangelical.)

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In nonreligious contexts, someone who is “born again” has a new enthusiasm for doing something.

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born-again Christian

The 21-year-old describes himself as a "born-again Christian" and says his religion is the most important thing in his life.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025

The prediction comes from South African preacher Joshua Mhlakela, a born-again Christian who shared his “vision” in a YouTube interview earlier this year.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2025

For Mr. Scott, raised in the Black church tradition by his single mother before becoming a born-again Christian, faith is a central part of his pitch.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 28, 2023

For Scott, raised in the Black church tradition by his single mother before becoming a born-again Christian, faith is a central part of his pitch.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

I have a background as a born-again Christian but I’m now a progressive sociologist, queer person and feminist, and all of those things played into expectations I had.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2023