I was going through bible gateway (the KJV version, as I always do) because of another thread regarding belief and unbelief. I would have posted this there but I didn't want to cloud the post of its original focus.
I notice that "believe in" is only used regarding children... and John 3:16. Every other use of believing in or on is on. Believe on Jesus, Believe on Christ. It is literally every other use throughout the NT out of over 50 there is only the one directed at children and john 3:16 that is in. instead of on. 1 Peter 2:6
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
1 John 5:13
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 Timothy 1:16
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Acts 22:19
And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
any thoughts?
I notice that "believe in" is only used regarding children... and John 3:16. Every other use of believing in or on is on. Believe on Jesus, Believe on Christ. It is literally every other use throughout the NT out of over 50 there is only the one directed at children and john 3:16 that is in. instead of on. 1 Peter 2:6
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
1 John 5:13
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 Timothy 1:16
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Acts 22:19
And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
any thoughts?