This part seems to indicate that something difficult happens: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Nothing unclean shall enter the gates of Heaven: can I say I will die without having committed some small act which dirties my soul, or is an act of “straw” rather than an act of “gold”? This passage indicates that these problematic acts will be removed as impurities are removed from gold, by fire.
And the necessity for Purgatory will most certainly be the result of Christ’s judgement.
Are you CLEAN; Chicory?
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PURGATORY. It is a fictional construct designed to empower an ORG. The passage you posted speaks directly of the rewards seat of Christ, IN HEAVEN. A member of the Ekklesia is clothed in Christ's Righteousness. The great lie of Catholic Purgatory promotes the great lie that the Blood of Christ is not sufficient to cleanse from ALL unrighteousness. By accepting that lie and defending it you are blaspheming the Word and Promise of GOD.
It’s not the believers soul which is being tested by fire, it’s his WORKS.
The soul is already saved. The works are being tested to see if they qualify for rewards in heaven.