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Philippians 1
The 2026 edition cites 10 passages touching Philippians 1, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
Philippians 1:1
1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 25.3
The Church is one among all nations, yet for the purpose of corporate worship and orderly procedures, distinct congregations and judicatories are warranted.
Philippians 1:6
6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 17.1
They, whom God hath accepted in His Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by His Spirit, can neither totally, nor finally, fall away from the state of…
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 13.4
Sanctification is inseparably connected with justification, but is distinct from it. By justification the sinner is acquitted from condemnation; by…
Philippians 1:9
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 190
In the first petition (which is, Hallowed be thy name,) acknowledging the utter inability and indisposition that is in ourselves and all men to honor God…
Philippians 1:11
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 16.2
These good works, done in obedience to God’s commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith: and by them believers manifest their…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 190
In the first petition (which is, Hallowed be thy name,) acknowledging the utter inability and indisposition that is in ourselves and all men to honor God…
Philippians 1:15-16
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 16.7
Works done by unregenerate men, although, for the matter of them, they may be things which God commands, and of good use both to themselves and others: yet…
Philippians 1:15-17
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 159
They that are called to labor in the ministry of the Word are to preach sound doctrine, diligently, in season, and out of season; plainly, not in the enticing…
Philippians 1:18
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 16.7
Works done by unregenerate men, although, for the matter of them, they may be things which God commands, and of good use both to themselves and others: yet…
Philippians 1:23
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Cited by 5 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 32.1
The bodies of men, after death, return to dust and see corruption; but their souls (which neither die nor sleep) having an immortal subsistence, immediately…
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 32.4
We reject the teaching that there is a purgatory, where souls must be purified before entering heaven.
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 85
The righteous shall be delivered from death itself at the last day, and even in death are delivered from the sting and curse of it; so that, although they die…
- LC 86
The communion in glory with Christ, which the members of the invisible Church enjoy immediately after death, is, in that their souls are then made perfect in…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 37
The souls of believers are, at their death, made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do…
Philippians 1:27
27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 112
The third commandment requires, that the name of God, his titles, attributes, ordinances, the word, sacraments, prayer, oaths, vows, lots, his works, and…
Philippians 1:29
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;
Cited by 1 place 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…