believe in-vs- believe on

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Deadtosin

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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?
 
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Mark 9:42
And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
 
pickles

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The message here from scripture simply supports what scripture says.
That Jesus is our rock, foundation.
One cannot build in a foundation, but must build upon a foundation.
Ours is Jesus!!!

Funny, I just saw this in reading your post. :)

God bless
pickles
 
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pickles said:
The message here from scripture simply supports what scripture says.
That Jesus is our rock, foundation.
One cannot build in a foundation, but must build upon a foundation.
Ours is Jesus!!!

Funny, I just saw this in reading your post. :)

God bless
pickles
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that's awesome :) thanks
 
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Deadtosin said:
that's awesome :) thanks
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Thankyou, , I always looked to Jesus as the rock we build on, but never saw the connection in to believe on, untill your post.
Funny how something is right in front of you, but unseen untill another points it out. :)
I do love how God works through us all! :)

God bless
pickles
 
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pickles said:
Thankyou, , I always looked to Jesus as the rock we build on, but never saw the connection in to believe on, untill your post.
Funny how something is right in front of you, but unseen untill another points it out. :)
I do love how God works through us all! :)

God bless
pickles
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yvw and thank you too, I know exactly what you mean. It's all truly amazing. The smallest thing that you've known you've known you've known just dawns on you, that even though you've known it, you somehow never truly saw it for what it was, and then POW, the blinders lift and its all new, not like it changed but like you have new eyes, praise God indeed! And I DO love the way He uses us to help hone each other! its what fellowship is meant to be.
GOD bless you sister!
 
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Anyone can believe in something yet it requires nothing of them. However, to believe on something requires that you actually take a stand on that principle or truth. This is the very essence of saving faith. :)
 
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