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. …

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 …

Meaning of Numbers: The Number 666 The meaning of the number 666 is derived primarily from the mark of the Beast Power discussed in the book of Revelation. This sequence of three 6's …

This writing describes, in graphic detail, his supposed "travels" through the realms of Purgatory, Hell and others, each of which is comprised of nine parts or sections.

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 …

Indeed, when Lazarus died, Jesus Christ did not say that he was in purgatory, Limbo, or any other “intermediate state.” Rather, Jesus simply said: “Lazarus has fallen asleep.” (John 11:11, New …

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

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 …

No Hell Before we delve into whether babies go to heaven, we need to make something clear. The Bible teaches that those who are not saved at death, no matter how old, do not get …

1874 A Man-Made Solution Abraham agrees to Sarah's proposal of him having a child through her Egyptian servant Hagar (Genesis 16:1 - 4). Hagar, however, after becoming pregnant, …