The Biblical Basis for Purgatory
The Biblical Basis for Purgatory by John Salza, published by Saint Benedict Press in October 2009, explores the doctrine of Purgatory as taught by Jesus and defined by the Church. This edition, comprising 232 pages, presents a scriptural explanation of Purgatory, addressing common misconceptions held by both Protestants and Catholics. Salza builds his argument on the teachings of Christ and St. Paul, illustrating how the concept of a place of purifying penance aligns with the realities of sin and divine justice.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Purgatory as a necessary step for souls saved by Christ, emphasizing its role as a manifestation of God’s love and mercy. The book not only defends the existence of Purgatory but also offers practical guidance for overcoming sin through God’s grace while still living. Salza’s insights aim to deepen understanding of this distinctively Catholic doctrine, making it relevant for those interested in Christian theology and spiritual growth.
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Jesus taught us about it, and for centuries the Church has faithfully defined and defended it. Protestants deny it even exists, while many Catholics fundamentally misunderstand it. It is Purgatory: that place of purifying penance where souls saved by Christ are made perfect and acceptable to spend life eternal in heaven.
In The Biblical Basis For Purgatory, author and apologist John Salza (Why Catholics Cannot Be Masons) offers the definitive scriptural explanation of this distinctively Catholic doctrine. Building on the teachings of Christ and St. Paul, he shows how the existence of a place of temporal punishment after death is not only a logical extension of what we know about the reality of sin and God’s justice, but is also a supreme expression of God’s love and mercy.
Although Purgatory is a place of mercy, its pains are real, and they are severe. This book does more than defend and explain Purgatory it provides a solid plan, drawn from the Church s perennial wisdom for conquering our sins by God s grace, while still on earth.
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