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1 John 1:8
The 2026 edition cites 2 passages containing 1 John 1:8, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
1 John 1:8
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Cited by 4 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 6.5
This corruption of nature, during this life, doth remain in those that are regenerated; and although it be, through Christ, pardoned and mortified, yet both…
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 77
Although sanctification be inseparably joined with justification, yet they differ, in that God in justification imputeth the righteousness of Christ; in…
- LC 149
No man is able, either of himself, or by any grace received in this life, perfectly to keep the commandments of God; but doth daily break them in thought…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 82
No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed.
1 John 1:8-10
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 15.2
Although a believer is freed from the penalty of sin by justification, he is still bound to give perfect obedience to God’s law. Because of incomplete…