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| Field | Born-again Christianity |
|---|---|
| Type | Movement |
| Origin | modern usage worldwide |
| Overview | Born-again Christianity is a widely used cross-cutting expression for Christians and communities that emphasise personal conversion or new birth through faith in Jesus Christ; it is not a denomination in its own right. |
| History | The language draws on New Testament imagery, especially John 3, and became especially prominent in evangelical, revivalist, and Pentecostal settings. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It commonly emphasises personal faith, repentance, conversion, assurance, Scripture, discipleship, and witness. Its meaning and sacramental implications vary between traditions. |
| Worship and practice | Worship and church practice follow the host tradition: it may occur in Baptist, Anglican, Pentecostal, independent, and many other settings. |
| Organisation and life | There is no single institution, membership list, or governing body for born-again Christianity. |
| Broader traditions | — |
| Variants | — |
| Related | Evangelical Christianity |
| Contrasting positions | — |