The Constitution of the RPCNA · 2026 editionJump to a citation or search…⌘K

Jump to a citation, or search the Constitution

Type a citation (CF 18:3, LC 104, Form 18) or words to search

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.

Colossians 2

The 2026 edition cites 17 passages touching Colossians 2, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.

Colossians 2:2

2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 14.3

    This faith is different in degrees, weak or strong; may be often and many ways assailed, and weakened, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the…

Colossians 2:3

3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 8.3

    The Lord Jesus, in His human nature thus united to the divine, was sanctified and anointed with the Holy Spirit, above measure, having in Him all the treasures…

Colossians 2:9

9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Cited by 3 places in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 8.2

    The Son of God, the second person in the Trinity, being very and eternal God, of one substance and equal with the Father, did, when the fulness of time was…

Larger Catechism 1

  • LC 36

    The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, in the…

Shorter Catechism 1

  • SC 21

    The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two…

Colossians 2:11-12

11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

Cited by 8 places in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 3

  • CF 7.5

    This covenant was differently administered in the time of the law, and in the time of the gospel: under the law, it was administered by promises, prophecies…

  • CF 28.1

    Baptism is a sacrament of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, not only for the solemn admission of the party baptized into the visible Church; but…

  • CF 28.4

    Not only those that do actually profess faith in and obedience unto Christ, but also the infants of one or both believing parents, are to be baptized.

Testimony of the RPCNA 2

  • T 28.1

    All those who have received baptism are to be considered part of the covenant people of God.

  • T 28.4

    The children of believing parents are to receive baptism because of their covenantal relationship.

Larger Catechism 2

  • LC 166

    Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible Church, and so strangers from the covenant of promise, till they profess their faith in…

  • LC 167

    The needful but much neglected duty of improving our Baptism, is to be performed by us all our life long, especially in the time of temptation, and when we are…

Shorter Catechism 1

  • SC 95

    Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible Church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of…

Colossians 2:12

12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

Cited by 3 places in the Constitution

Testimony of the RPCNA 1

  • T 14.1

    Saving faith is the gift of the triune God. It is the Father’s will that the elect should be united to Christ by faith. The Son, by His death, provided that…

Larger Catechism 2

  • LC 52

    Christ was exalted in his resurrection, in that, not having seen corruption in death (of which it was not possible for him to be held) and having the very same…

  • LC 176

    The Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper agree, in that the author of both is God; the spiritual part of both is Christ and his benefits; both are seals…

Colossians 2:13

13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 9.3

    Man, by his fall into a state of sin, hath wholly lost all ability of will to any spiritual good accompanying salvation: so as, a natural man, being altogether…

Colossians 2:14

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 19.3

    Beside this law, commonly called moral, God was pleased to give to the people of Israel, as a church under age, ceremonial laws, containing several typical…

Colossians 2:15

15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath purchased redemption, He doth certainly and effectually apply and communicate the same, making intercession for them, and…

Colossians 2:16-17

16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 19.3

    Beside this law, commonly called moral, God was pleased to give to the people of Israel, as a church under age, ceremonial laws, containing several typical…

Colossians 2:17

17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

Cited by 2 places in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 2

  • CF 7.6

    Under the gospel, when Christ, the substance, was exhibited, the ordinances in which this covenant is dispensed are the preaching of the Word, and the…

  • CF 19.3

    Beside this law, commonly called moral, God was pleased to give to the people of Israel, as a church under age, ceremonial laws, containing several typical…

Colossians 2:18

18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Cited by 2 places in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 21.2

    Religious worship is to be given to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and to Him alone; not to angels, saints, or any other creature: and since the fall…

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…

Colossians 2:19

19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 26.1

    All saints, that are united to Jesus Christ their Head by His Spirit and by faith, have fellowship with Him in His graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and…

Colossians 2:20

20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 20.2

    God alone is Lord of the conscience, and hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men, which are in any thing contrary to His Word; or beside…

Colossians 2:20-22

20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,

21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;

22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Larger Catechism 1

  • LC 113

    The sins forbidden in the third commandment are, the not using of God’s name as is required; and the abuse of it in an ignorant, vain, irreverent, profane…

Colossians 2:21-23

21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;

22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Larger Catechism 1

  • LC 109

    The sins forbidden in the second commandment are, all devising, counselling, commanding, using, and anywise approving, any religious worship not instituted by…

Colossians 2:22-23

22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 20.2

    God alone is Lord of the conscience, and hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men, which are in any thing contrary to His Word; or beside…

Colossians 2:23

23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Cited by 1 place in the Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith 1

  • CF 21.1

    The light of nature showeth that there is a God, who hath lordship and sovereignty over all, is good, and doth good unto all, and is therefore to be feared…

Report a problem

About the Constitution pages in general

Reporting isn’t available right now.