[ELS]

It chalks man's salvation up to his own abilities to save himself after the fact rather than to God's supreme power, judgement, and mercy.

No. If one is in purgatory, then he won't be going to hell, that is, he is saved. There needs to be a purgation or purification before entering heaven. The souls in purgatory can do nothing for themselves.

[kawaii]

the bible says these folks go to hell not 'purgatory'