Not quite so fast...
You might want to check 1 Cor 3:10-15 out before you keep going...
Yes, you're right, the Latin word Purgatorium (from whence we get Purgatory) does not appear. But the process is clearly shown in the above section.
But don't aim biblical truth at the RCC, that is unChristian...baloney.....
Or don't aim Biblical baloney at far too many Catholics, as they aren't as well-versed in that traditional Catholic text as they should be. And they might fall victim to the deceivers in sheep's clothing.
these people are lost to hell for all eternity and we must speak even louder in the hope some will hear and be saved.
As long as you have your Bible open to 1 Cor 3, you just might want to look up at verse 6. Maybe you could show me how you personally interpret that to "free_life gives the increase."
Thanks...
But you're right, though, it is the responsibility of every Catholic to heed St. Peter's warning given in his second epistle (3:14-3:17)
Nor do the words "Trinity," "Rapture" or "Tribulation." Yet Protestants have no problem with these (except for possibly "rapture").
Now, it goes without saying that once a person is in Heaven, there is no longer the need for forgiveness.
And it is also accepted that if a person is in Hell, there will never be another opportunity for forgiveness.
So, we are left with a dilemna with only two possible answers:
1. Jesus Christ was lying to us when he said this and everything else we believe is called into question.
or
2. There IS "a world to come" that is between Heaven and Hell where forgiveness of sins is still possible. And this is Purgatory.