词汇 | born-again christian |
词源 | born-again Christian. This term for a Christian who has found a renewed commitment to Christ has long been known to evangelists, but came into prominence when U.S. presidential candidate Jimmy Carter described himself as a “born-again Christian.” The phrase’s source is John 3:3 and 3:7: “Jesus answered and said . . . Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God . . . Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be born again.” |
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