[ealgeone]

Metmom: Of course, just like we have to answer for everything we do in our lives when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ and give an account to Him. That sin impedes our relationship with Him, will cost us rewards in heaven, but does not BREAK the relationship. We are still saved.

TC: and that is EXACTLY why God created Purgatory...still saved but having to atone for our sins....you are right!!

And the Word says:

Romans 4:4-8

Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

5But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,

6just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

7“BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS DEEDS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN, AND WHOSE SINS HAVE BEEN COVERED.

8“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”

No purgatory....your sins are covered and will not be taken into account.

Next question please?

[terycarl]

No purgatory....your sins are covered and will not be taken into account. Next question please?

I think I'm beginning to understand protestantism and I may convert. I don't have to atone for my sins, no matter what I do my sins are covered, repentance and penance are pretty much passe', nothing I do will be taken into account, we all die and go directly to Heaven. Man, that's easier than Catholics have it...we are expected to behave, refrain from sin, seek repentance when we fall short, attend Mass, confess our sins,WOW, you guys sure have it easy.........