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It is purification so as to achieve the Holiness necessary to enter the joy of Heaven. The purification is necessary because nothing unclean can enter the presence of God in Heaven. This give those people who die with mortal sins another chance to enter Heaven.
Biblical ViewpointDespite the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, the idea of purgatory is regarded as rather abhorrent to the vast majority of non-Catholic Christians because they believe that it flies in the face of all that Jesus taught and is unBiblical, being a creation thought up by the Church rather than of God.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe theology of purgatory exists in the Roman Catholic church. The belief is that those who have died in a state of grace go to a place of temporary punishment where they must still be purged, cleansed of their venial sins.
It is not in Protestant theology.
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∙ 12y agoPorgatory doesn't exist, and isn't mentioned once throughout the Bible. Jesus Christ already took all the suffering upon Himself, so now, if we put our lives in His hands, we can live forever in perfect peace!!!
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Is the word purgatory used in the King James version?
No, KJV Bible does not contain the word purgatory. The concept of purgatory is a teaching of Catholic Church.
What is purgatory and is it bad and do you suffer?
In the Roman Catholic Church, Purgatory is a place of temporary punishment for those who have committed minor, or venial, sins. In the Church teaching, it is of course bad, because the intention is that you do suffer. Protestants do not accept the existence of Purgatory.
Do Lutherans pray for the souls in purgatory?
No. In keeping with the practice of the early Church, Lutherans do not pray for the dead and do not teach a doctrine of Purgatory.
What did the church say happened to peoples souls when they died?
Depending on what church, heaven, hell, or purgatory.
Why do you need a purgatory if Jesus Christ saved you?
You don't need purgatory. Purgatory is a made-up place created by the Catholics in the earlier centuries, to get the church out of debt. Research the origin of purgatory to find out more. I concur. Next question please.
What is a suffering church?
are those souls in purgatory waiting to be recieved into enternal glory
Is there purgatory life for the dead before judgment in Catholic church believe?
The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. The tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire: As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire.
What belief is not consistent with the Lutheran church?
Purgatory and indulgences are a couple things that Lutherans don't agree with.
Is there a place called purgatory in the kjv bible?
Purgatory is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible. It became part of Catholic dogma as a way to make sure people came to church. If the sacrifice of Jesus cleansed us of our sins, then there would be no need to go to church to confess or contribute.
What is the meaning of communion of saints?
It is unity and co-operation of the saints, the people on earth who are in the church and the souls of purgatory.
Is Purgatory still a part of Catholic belief?
yes! indeed Catholic Church believe in Purgatory. In 1 Peter 3:18-20: " ...He (Jesus Christ) went and preached to those spirits that were in prison..."; a place or State of what we call purgatory where in Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ preached those suffering spirit that fall short because of sins are cleansed, before entering into Heaven. Remember we worship God in Spirit and the membership of the Church is in Spirit. Because of the faith of relatives and friends and of the church; praying together with the Saints and angels in heaven to the Father in Heaven through the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, help the souls in Purgatory to go to heaven. Like what Martha and Mary did, Lazarus had awaken and live.
What does John Tetzel mean when he says as soon as the coin in the coffer rings the soul from purgatory springs?
it means every time someone puts a coin in the coffer of the church someone in purgatory is released to heaven.
