Theological Term of the Week: Regeneration
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 3:30AM
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regeneration
An act of God whereby a soul, previously dead to him, experiences a spiritual resurrection into a new sphere of life, in which he is alive to God….”;1 the Spirit’s sovereign work of raising those who are spiritually dead to life in Christ through the announcement of the gospel.2 Also called new birthrebirthspiritual birthbeing born again or quickening.

 

Learn more:

  1. Simply Put: Regeneration
  2. R. C. Sproul: What’s the difference between regeneration and conversion?
  3. Sinclair Ferguson: Is there a difference between regeneration and being born again?
  4. J. I. Packer: Regeneration
  5. John Hendryx: Two Views on Regeneration
  6. J. C. Ryle: Regeneration

 

Related terms:

1 In Understanding Be Men by T. C. Hammond, page 140.

2 The Christian Faith by Michael Horton, page 1000.

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