[free_life]

None of those scriptures mention purgatory nor an place or state between this world (life) and heaven. surely if there was such a place God just come out and plainly state so in His Word, after all it would be absolutely necessary we know about it. He tells us clearly about heaven and hell but not this purgatory; speaks for itself that there is no such place. I believe the doctrine of purgatory to be very dangerous and would say more to warn those that believe this only because of a genuine concern for others eternity but in respect for the rules of this ecumenical thread I can’t and won’t.

Trust the finished work of Jesus on the cross and nothing else. For nothing else can be trusted.

[Mad Dawg]

surely if there was such a place God just come out and plainly state so in His Word, ...
(We would reply:) He DID come out and say so plainly in His Word — that is, in that portion of His Word which is sacred tradition and the teaching of His Church which He said he would lead into all truth.

..., after all it would be absolutely necessary we know about it.

How do you figure? In general, what knowledge is necessary to be saved? In particular, why would knowledge of Purgatory be necessary to Salvation?