Purgatory

Definition

An intermediate state or place of temporary purifying fire for souls who died in grace but still need satisfaction for sins and purification from disordered attachment before entering heavenly joy.

Episodes

• 033 — History of the Christian Church — Topic 13
• 133 — Comparative Theology — Topic 5. The Roman Catholic doctrine of Salvation.

Related Concepts

• Afterlife Theology
• Beatific Vision
• Eschatology
• Florence Union Document
• Indulgences
• Latin Doctrine
• Prayer For The Dead
• Temporal Punishment

Biblical References

• Matthew 12:32 — *Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. *
• 1 Corinthians 3:13, 15 — each builder’s work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done. If someone’s work is burned up, he will suffer…