Why do people deny that Purgatory is Biblical: Is it just pure anti-Catholc bigotry, or a refusal to read deeper into the scriptures, or just a lack of understanding od sanctification, or some combination there of?
2007-11-23 02:26:52 · 9 answers · asked by Swiss Guard 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
May I suggest, if you TRULY want the Biblical foundation of Purgatory that you read these two links:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Purgatory.asp
http://www.fisheaters.com/purgatory.html
Thoughtful comments by people who read the links are welcome.
2007-11-23 02:35:07 · update #1
To AM "Odd Job Man": I gave you the link for the referrences. Just click them.
2007-11-23 02:51:50 · update #2
The pope did not say there is no Purgatory, I can GUARENTEE you that. The existance of Purgatory is Dei Fide Dogma: The pope doesn't even have the authority to say that, any more than he has the authority to deny the Trinity, or any other Dogma.
2007-11-23 03:09:42 · update #3
If purgatory is biblical, please supply the biblical reference.
Other references are not acceptable.
Oh, is there no actual reference in the bible?
Edit
I've checked your references and they confirm that purgatory is not mentioned in the bible. Purgatory is yet another invention of the human mind.
How long before you start alleging that black is white?
2007-11-23 02:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Swiss, I thought the pope just came out and said that there is no purgatory. That it was a false teaching that has stuck around for a long time. Maybe you could look into that and see if that's actually what he said. I'm actually interested in that. I'm not the best at finding things online but I think I'll give it a try.
OK, looked it up and he said there is no such thing as 'limbo'. I didn't think that limbo was even taught, at least I was never taught about limbo. At any rate, I have no problems with the teaching of Purgatory and I understand where they come from Biblically. Best to you!
2007-11-23 03:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure it is. read these verses in context, and just don't overlook them like most protestants do. Purgatory Mt 5:48 - be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect Heb 12:14 - strive for that holiness without which cannot see God Jam 3:2 - we all fall short in many respects Rev 21:27 - nothing unclean shall enter heaven Jam 1:14-15 - when sin reaches maturity gives birth to death 2Sam 12:13-14 - David, though forgiven, still punished for his sin Mt 5:26 - you will not be released until paid last penny Mt 12:32 - sin against Holy Spirit unforgiven in this age or next Mt 12:36 - account for every idle word on judgment day 2Macc 12:44-46 - atoned for dead to free them from sin 1Cor 3:15 - suffer loss, but saved as through fire 1Pet 3:18-20; 4:6 - Jesus preached to spirits in prison 2Tim 1:16-18 - Paul prays for dead friend Onesiphorus 1Cor 15:29-30 - Paul mentions people baptizing for the dead
2016-05-25 02:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Swiss Guard, it's not anti-catholic bigotry, or a refusal, etc., etc. You've got it entirely wrong.
It just doesn't make sense, that's why, because, as Paul H said, Christ paid for our sins in full on the cross. Just before he expired, Christ said 'it is finished' and (in my humble (Protestant) view) that means that his work of suffering for our redemption was done. The job was completed, finished and there needed to be no more offerings made for sin, because the perfect sacrifice of the Son of God had been offered, once for all. It is so simple - why can't you see it?
If Christ has paid the price, once for all, what need is there of purgatory? It is irrelevant - unless, of course, he didn't pay for ALL our sins - is that what you believe?
Of course, purgatory is handy for the selling of indulgences, prayers for the dead, etc.... brought in loadsamoney - oops, sorry!
2007-11-25 02:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by homechrch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the justification for Purgatory is in the Apochrypha. Most Protestants reject those works and do not consider them to be part of the Bible.
Catholics decided which books would be included in the Bible at the Council of Rome in the 4th century. The Catholic Bible has remained unchanged since then. However, several books were dropped from the Protestant Bible in the 16th century.
2007-11-23 02:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not Catholic. I do think that Purgatory is Biblical. It also fits the Jewish idea of Hell. I am beginning to think we protestants may be wrong on this one.
2007-11-23 03:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Purification before you go to heaven does not say purgatory. And why was the word not used before Dante invented it in one of his levels of hell in 1294.
2007-11-23 03:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This site may explain it for you....it's quite clear in the Bible that Christ paid for our sins in full. http://whateverycatholicshouldknow.com/wecsk/salvation_purgatory.htm
2007-11-23 03:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by paul h 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because they don't believe in the Bible.i believe it exists though.
2007-11-23 03:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by fleur 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋