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

In his work On Baptism, chapters 3 to 8, he maintains the doctrine of baptismal regeneration "by which we are washed from the sins of our former blindness and set free for eternal life."

From The Last Reformation by F. G. (Frederick George) Smith

It has been alleged that they involve baptismal regeneration.

From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by J. George (John George) Hodgins

We do not repudiate the doctrine of baptismal regeneration as it is held in the Lutheran Church.

From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by George Wenner

Doctrines in question were those of the Lord's Supper, absolution, baptismal regeneration, Sunday, etc., as set forth by Schmucker and Kurtz.

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

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 Kirsopp Lake