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Bible passages which appear to support Purgatory: ... There is no direct, unambiguous reference in the Bible to either the existence or the nature of Purgatory. Its existence has been inferred from a number of passages in the Bible: 1...
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www.religioustolerance.org/purgatory2.htm
www.religioustolerance.org/purgatory2.htm
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Dec 5, 2008 ... Bible passages about Purgatory. bullet, Purgatory: what and where it is ... References: "The Catholic Encyclopedia, Purgatory," (1911). ...
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www.religioustolerance.org/purgatory.htm
www.religioustolerance.org/purgatory.htm
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The first mention of Purgatory in the Bible is in 2 Maccabees 12:46: "Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be freed from sin." ... The Bible does not mention the exact word "purgatory," but instead it makes reference to a place. To claim that it does not exist because of this is a cop out.
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www.aboutcatholics.com/life_in_christ/where_purgatory_b...
www.aboutcatholics.com/life_in_christ/where_purgatory_bible/
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She explained what had transpired and asked me "Where's the word Purgatory in the Bible? Purgatory is in the Bible, right? Am I right or are they right?" This was rattled off pretty fast with little time for breathing so I knew she was more than a little upset.
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members.cox.net/sfobro/purga.html
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How often do we hear them ask, “Where does it say ‘Purgatory’ in the Bible? ... How can a Catholic refute these false claims? Where in Sacred Scripture do we find our belief in Purgatory? Is there any reference in the Old and New Testaments? And are there other proofs to support our references in Sacred Scripture?
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www.cmri.org/00prog11.html
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What does the Bible say about Purgatory? Will there be a time of fiery cleansing for believers after death in Purgatory? ... Question: "What does the Bible say about Purgatory?";
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www.gotquestions.org/purgatory.html
www.gotquestions.org/purgatory.html
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The Bible also says that there is sin unto death (mortal sin) and sin that is not unto death (venial sin). Dying in unrepentant mortal sin is death to the soul. Dying in venial sin is not death to the soul but only damage which can be purified in Purgatory because Christ gained for us this possibility.
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ourladyofsorrows.us/QotF/Biblical%20references%20to%20P...
ourladyofsorrows.us/QotF/Biblical%20references%20to%20Purgatory.htm
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Q: A Christian friend of mine says that the Bible contains no references to purgatory. What is the basis for the Catholic Church’s teaching about this? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?
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www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/Nov2000/Wiseman.asp
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Testament Apocryphal books of the Bible. (See 2 Maccabees 12:46 "It is a holy and wholesome ... 1. The doctrine of purgatory denies the completeness of our redemption and forgiveness...
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www.dianedew.com/purgator.htm
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