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baptismal regeneration
the doctrine that regeneration and sanctification are received in and through baptism. -
anagenesis
the progressive evolutionary changes that take place over time in a single genetic lineage -
grail
(usually initial capital letter). Also called Holy Grail. a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers, especially the regeneration of life and, later, Christian purity, and was much sought after by medieval knights: identified with the cup used at the Last Supper and given to Joseph of Arimathea. -
monergism
the doctrine that the Holy Ghost acts independently of the human will in the work of regeneration. Compare synergism (def 3). -
morphallaxis
Biology. the regeneration of a destroyed body part by the reorganization of its remaining cells. -
neogenesis
the regeneration of tissue.