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πίστις εἰς (pistis eis) – Faith into or towardYou see that is what the TRUE apostels preached . Todays smiley joes
seem to do all to offer up a kind and nice sounding lie to this generation .
But all who love and made a lie will perish , will have their lott in the lake of fire .
And satan knows that too , its why he pumps this broad path sin accepting , UNBELIEF IN CHRIST accepting LIE .
He wants souls DAMNED as HE IS .
Meaning: Indicates movement or direction toward an object, implying trust that moves into a relationship with Jesus.
References:
John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in (εἰς) him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Acts 16:31: "Believe in (εἰς) the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Romans 10:10: "For with the heart one believes unto (εἰς) righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
2. πίστις ἐν (pistis en) – Faith in
Meaning: Denotes a state or position of being within the sphere of trust or confidence in Christ.
References:
Galatians 3:26: "For you are all children of God by faith in (ἐν) Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:9: "And be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through faith in (ἐν) Christ."
3. πίστις ἐπί (pistis epi) – Faith on or upon
Meaning: Indicates a foundation or reliance upon Jesus as the object of faith.
References:
Acts 9:42: "And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on (ἐπί) the Lord."
Romans 4:5: "But to him that works not, but believes on (ἐπί) Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
4. πίστις πρός (pistis pros) – Faith toward
Meaning: Emphasizes a direction or orientation toward Jesus.
References:
Acts 20:21: "Testifying both to the Jews and also to the Greeks, repentance toward (πρός) God and faith toward (πρός) our Lord Jesus Christ."
5. πίστις διά (pistis dia) – Faith through
Meaning: Highlights the means or instrumentality of faith in relation to Jesus.
References:
Galatians 2:16: "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but through (διά) faith in Jesus Christ."
Romans 3:22: "Even the righteousness of God which is through (διά) faith in Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe."
6. πίστις εἰς τὸ ὄνομα (pistis eis to onoma) – Faith into the name
Meaning: Expresses belief specifically directed toward the authority and identity of Jesus.
References:
John 1:12: "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in (εἰς) His name."
Acts 10:43: "To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in (εἰς) Him will receive remission of sins."
Summary Table of Prepositions
Greek Preposition Translation Nuance Example Reference
εἰς Into, toward Direction or relationship John 3:16
ἐν In Sphere or position Galatians 3:26
ἐπί On, upon Foundation or reliance Acts 9:42
πρός Toward Orientation Acts 20:21
διά Through Means or instrumentality Galatians 2:16
εἰς τὸ ὄνομα Into the name Authority and identity John 1:12
Each of these references highlights a facet of the faith relationship with Jesus, demonstrating the richness of the New Testament's language of trust in Christ.
Too "theological" @amigo de christo?
J.