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

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

The central point in it is the emphasis on baptismal regeneration, which gives Christians the certainty of immortality.

From Landmarks in the History of Early Christianity by Lake, Kirsopp

The high-churchmen emphasize the doctrine of the apostolic succession, and hold, in general, to a sacramental presence in the Eucharist, to baptismal regeneration, and to the sole validity of Episcopal ordination.

From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section F, G and H by Project Gutenberg

In the following year the Observer published a protest of Rev. Kitz, censuring the Platform for granting toleration to believers in baptismal regeneration and the real presence.

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