Web transcription of the official 2026 PDF, with links (Crown & Covenant Publications), or the unchanged file. Where they differ, the PDF governs.Transcribed from the official 2026 PDF, with links (or the unchanged file). Where they differ, the PDF governs.
1 John 4
The 2026 edition cites 7 passages touching 1 John 4, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
1 John 4:1
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 105
The sins forbidden in the first commandment are atheism, in denying, or not having a God; idolatry, in having or worshiping more gods than one, or any with, or…
1 John 4:2
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 2.8
The special work of the Holy Spirit is to apply to the elect the redeeming benefits of Christ’s atonement. The outward and ordinary means through which He…
1 John 4:3
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 2
- T 2.11
The sin against the Holy Spirit which will not be forgiven, commonly called the unpardonable sin, is the final—secret or open—rejection of His testimony…
- T 25.18
Many antichrists will be present in the world throughout history. Prior to Christ’s coming the final “man of lawlessness” will be revealed. He will be…
1 John 4:8
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 2.1
There is but one only, living, and true God: who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions…
1 John 4:13
13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 18.3
This infallible assurance doth not so belong to the essence of faith, but that a true believer may wait long, and conflict with many difficulties before he be…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 80
Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavor to walk in all good conscience before him, may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the…
1 John 4:16
16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 2.1
There is but one only, living, and true God: who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 80
Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavor to walk in all good conscience before him, may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the…
1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 20.1
The liberty which Christ hath purchased for believers under the Gospel consists in their freedom from the guilt of sin, the condemning wrath of God, the curse…