The word "purgatory" cannot be found anywhere in the Bible. The term itself, which literally means to purge or cleanse, did not come into existence until around 1175 - 1225 A.D. (dictionary.com). The …

Purgatory is defined in Catholic teaching as the state, place, or condition where the souls of those who die atone for their unforgiven sins and are purified. b According to the Catechism of the Catholic …

Does an ever-burning Hell really exist in the Bible? How will God judge all those who do not repent of their sins?

On what is the teaching of purgatory based? After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, the New Catholic …

Aug 1, 2015 · What Happens After Death? “I thought there were three places a person could go at death: heaven, hell, or purgatory. I knew I wasn’t good enough for heaven or bad enough for hell. It …

Ano ang kahulugan ng ‘purgatoryo’? Yamang hindi binabanggit sa Bibliya ang purgatoryo, saan nanggaling ang ideyang ito? Alamin ang kahulugan at pinagmulan nito.

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Our official website provides online access to the Bible, Bible-based publications, and current news. It describes our beliefs and organization.

Assumptions One of the primary assumptions regarding visions of the Virgin Mary is that those who have died are not actually dead, but rather live on as immortal souls in either heaven or hell. The …

How can you know if you have committed the unforgivable sin? Does the Bible identify one unpardonable sin or are there many?

The history of Halloween includes origins and traditions that conflict with Bible teachings. Those pagan origins matter, including why it is called Halloween.