Posted on 01/23/2020 9:59:49 AM PST by vespa300
IF one has studied the Bible in context one understands this passage in relation to the rest of the Scriptures.
It does not claim what Rome wants it to claim. Even the ECFs who Rome turns to are in disagreement over this.
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Perhaps following false teaching there is no need for Purgatory.
The Roman Catholic is going to be disappointed that after death comes the judgment as noted in Scripture.
The question now becomes is the Roman Catholic prepared for that?
Only faith in Christ, and no one or nothing else, can avoid the judgment.
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Are you sure that you have an open humble mind to understand Gods Truth?
Yes. That's why I study His Word.
We can understand how to have salvation and a relationship with God IF we read and understand His word.
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