Chapter 3: Other Ways of Viewing This DefinitionRebirth, Reconciliation, and “At-One-Ment”

In brief

What does it mean to be “born again” and “reconciled” to God? Seaich describes salvation as the creation of a new spiritual species, begotten by God’s Spirit, and as “at-one-ment,” which means union with God, not merely forgiveness. He also explains why little children need no salvation, and why one must be saved in order to become righteous rather than righteous in order to be saved.

This page summarizes Chapter 3 of Understanding Mormonism: The Restored Gospel of Christ and Its Biblical Foundations in Latter-day Saint Belief by Eugene Seaich (2026 Annotated Edition, edited by Eric Hendrickson). The summary is quoted from the book’s “In brief” and is editorial material, not the author’s words. The full chapter, with its notes and argument, is in the book.

Independent scholarship by Eugene Seaich. Not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.