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Modern Catholic interpreters have noted that the phrase 'born from above' or 'born again' [39] is clarified as 'being born of water and Spirit'. [40] Catholic commentator John F. McHugh notes, "Rebirth, and the commencement of this new life, are said to come about ἐξ ὕδατος καὶ πνεύματος, of water and spirit. This phrase ...
One of the earliest of the Church Fathers to enunciate clearly and unambiguously the doctrine of baptismal regeneration ("the idea that salvation happens at and by water baptism duly administered") was Cyprian (c. 200 – 258): "While he attributed all the saving energy to the grace of God, he considered the 'laver of saving water' the instrument of God that makes a person 'born again ...
Jesus replies: "Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." Then follows a conversation with Nicodemus about the meaning of being " born again " or "born from above" ( Greek : ἄνωθεν ): Nicodemus explores the notion of being literally born again from one's mother's womb , but most theologians recognise that Nicodemus knew ...
Spiritually, it means that God brings a person to new life (that they are "born again") from a previous state of separation from God and subjection to the decay of death (Ephesians 2:5). [1] [2] Thus, in Lutheran and Roman Catholic theology, it generally means that which takes place during baptism.
Anabaptist belief emphasizes that sanctification is initiated by being born again by the Spirit of God and then practiced by following or being a disciple of Christ. The role of the Spirit, Word of God, suffering, self-denial as well as the community of believers in sanctification is also considered essential.
I grew up Catholic, and my wife was raised Jewish. As adults, we have both chosen a life free of organized religion . We are raising our children agnostic , with the option to choose a spiritual ...
Condign merit (meritum de condigno) is an aspect of Catholic theology signifying merit with the dignity of Christ.A person born again in Christ does not merit of his own virtue but the virtues of Christ are applied to his work.
A Catholic charity that receives billions in government funding has stirred controversy for a video teaching migrants in the country illegally how to evade US immigration law.