[terycarl]

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.

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

[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?

[boatbums]

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

Not according to God, you aren't and you can't:

For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. (Leviticus 17:11)

In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22)

[metmom]

God did not create purgatory.

The Catholic church did.

Men’s sins are paid in full. Giving an account for reward is not paying for them.