The term "Regeneration" has had a broader range of meaning throughout reformation tradition, often linking it with baptism, which stands against the neocalvinist understanding, which sees regeneration as an invisible, internal change of heart.
Here's what Calvin, in his response to the Counsel of Trent, wrote:
"That this may be more clear, let my readers call to mind that there is a two-fold grace in baptism, for therein both remission of sins and regeneration are offered to us. We teach that full remission is made, but that regeneration is only begun, and goes on making progress during the whole of life."
Good stuff, Jake!
Thank you so much, Hunter!
The term "Regeneration" has had a broader range of meaning throughout reformation tradition, often linking it with baptism, which stands against the neocalvinist understanding, which sees regeneration as an invisible, internal change of heart.
Here's what Calvin, in his response to the Counsel of Trent, wrote:
"That this may be more clear, let my readers call to mind that there is a two-fold grace in baptism, for therein both remission of sins and regeneration are offered to us. We teach that full remission is made, but that regeneration is only begun, and goes on making progress during the whole of life."