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myscarsareHis · 02-07-09

well, actually, i've been reading a lot about Catholic apologetics, and this is the evidence from the Bible that one excellent book gives to support the doctrine of purgatory:

“For if he were not expecting that those who had fallen would rise again, it would have been superfluous and foolish to pray for the dead. But if he was looking to the splendid reward that is laid up for those who fall asleep in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Therefore he made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin.” [2 Macc. 12:44-45]

“Make friends quickly with your accuser, while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison; truly, I say to you, you will never get out till you have paid the last penny.” [Matt. 5:25-26]

“Each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.” [1 Cor. 3:13-15]

“For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit; in which He went and preached to the spirits in prison, who formerly did not obey.” [I Pet. 3:18-20]

“But nothing unclean shall enter it [Heaven].” [Rev. 21:27]

even though the word “purgatory” isn’t specifically contained in the Bible, neither is the word “Trinity,” which is a doctrine that all Christians practice. i’m not trying to start an argument, that’s just what i’ve read and what i’m starting to believe. i’d really appreciate more of your thoughts on this, though. thank you for responding. :)

love,
in the peace and love of Christ,
alison xx