born-again Christian

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1. A Christian who has experienced a distinct, dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus, especially a member of certain Protestant groups that stress this experience. The expression recalls words of Jesus in the Gospels: “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (See evangelical.)

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In nonreligious contexts, someone who is “born again” has a new enthusiasm for doing something.

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The 21-year-old describes himself as a "born-again Christian" and says his religion is the most important thing in his life.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The prediction comes from South African preacher Joshua Mhlakela, a born-again Christian who shared his “vision” in a YouTube interview earlier this year.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2025

Her comedy may not be for everyone, though, like the family of her new boyfriend, whom she described as a born-again Christian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

For Mr. Scott, raised in the Black church tradition by his single mother before becoming a born-again Christian, faith is a central part of his pitch.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

So the born-again Christian who favors natural medicine researched ayahuasca and figured it was worth trying.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023