Original sentence: Baptismal regeneration, the literal meaning of which is "being generated again" (regeneration) "through baptism" (baptismal), is the doctrine within some Christian denominations that holds that salvation is mediated through the act of baptism; in other words, baptismal regenerationists believe that baptism is a necessary part of the process of salvation, and that mere belief is not sufficient
Edited sentence: Baptismal regeneration, the literal meaning of which is "being generated again" (regeneration) "through baptism" (baptismal), is the doctrine within some Christian denominations that holds that salvation is dependent upon, or more precisely, mediated through, the act of baptism; in other words, baptismal regenerationists believe that it is ordinarily necessary for one to be baptized in order to be saved.It is the historic and ecumenical belief and practice of the Christian church, and has been rejected only by those whom the church regards as sects.Not as a denial that faith alone saves, but as a confession of a divinely-ordained means by which the Gospel comes and creates faith