Episode 72: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Purgatory and Indulgences

By jacqueandmegan | November 13, 2023

What is the doctrine of Purgatory? Why don’t Protestants affirm this belief? Does Purgatory mean Christ’s sacrifice was not sufficient? Listen in as we discuss Catholic vs. Protestant perspectives on Purgatory!

For the sake of a good-faith discussion, we’ll discuss the official teaching and belief of the Catholic Church, not the various abuses and misuses throughout history since those don’t represent current official Catholic doctrines. The historical view/practice of Purgatory would be a video all to itself with how large that topic can be.

Megan’s sources:

Ellicott’s Commentary on 1 Cor. 3:15: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/3.htm

Barnes’ Notes on 1 Cor. 3:15: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/3-15.htm

Chapter 5 of Calvin’s Institutes: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.v.vi.html

Jacque’s sources:

Catechism of the Catholic Church – Paragraph # 1471 (scborromeo.org)

What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Tract

Catechism of the Catholic Church #1030-1032 (ucatholic.com)

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