Bible Question (short): until you have paid the last penny. |
Question (full): So I assume that you deny the existence of purgatory EDB? So tell me when you die will you be completely sinless and ready to enter the heavenly places? Surely you wouldnt boast of such an absurdity. No man dies in a state of perfect grace. Therefore it must needs be that there be a place where we must pass to pay the last farthing for our venial offenses. 1. Isaiah 4:4 When the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and purged the blood of Jerusalem from her midst, by the spirit of judgment and by the spirit of burning. It is argued that burning, in this context, refers to the fires of judgment - a hint of the doctrine of purgatory. 2. Matthew 5:25,26 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer and you are thrown into prison. Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there until you have paid the last penny. |