I have always been intrigued by the concept of Purgatory since I was a teenager. As a lover of Christ, I take it as a responsibility to learn about all doctrines and sift what is right from what is wrong. So, I decided to research the Purgatory concept. My area of interest was what happens … Read more
Being a Christian for quite a long time, I am familiar with various doctrines, such as the belief in Purgatory. In my last semester in theology school, I decided to write an article about Purgatory. I sought help from the local Catholic Priest, and we would have daily 20-minute sessions on this topic. When I … Read more
As a long-time Christian, I have always been interested in what other Christians believe. The perfect opportunity to interact with interdenominational Christians came in theology school. This was where I learned about Purgatory and its difference from hell in-depth. Initially, I had basic knowledge, but the more I learned about this doctrine, the more intrigued … Read more
As a theologian, I have this unending thirst for information, which has led me to research various doctrines in Christianity. When we went on missions back in theology school, we would have an opportunity to interact with Catholics since the local Catholic Church organized most mission events. We would have interactive sessions and as expected, … Read more
Mid-last year, I went on a mission to Rome. During my visit to the Vatican, I was privileged to meet Cardinals from all over the world. I was well acquainted with some of them, and we would discuss various topics whenever we had time. This particular day, we delved into the topic of Purgatory, and … Read more
The other day, some students in my theology class debated on purgatory existence. One lady mentioned that she prayed for her dead grandmother to make it to heaven. A gentleman backed her up, stating that Purgatory provided hope for people with venial sins. Another gentleman argued that Purgatory does not exist entirely as it is … Read more
Sheol and Purgatory have been thought to refer to the same place severally. In theology school, we brought this issue up in class, and our lecturer covered this topic in-depth. He even invited a Catechist to explain the issue of Purgatory to show the distinction between the two places. By the end of the lesson, … Read more
Last week, we discussed intriguing topics in Christianity with my online Bible Study Students. One of them asked me to talk about the origin of Purgatory. Luckily, I was armed with vast knowledge on this topic. In theology school, I also got curious about the doctrine of Purgatory and decided to do in-depth research. I … Read more
In theology school, our lecturer emphasized being holistic and learning all Christian doctrines. In this particular semester, our lessons revolved around doctrines unique to specific churches. One lesson he covered comprehensively was on Purgatory. Since the belief is centered on the Catholic church, he invited the local Catechist to shed light on this doctrine. It … Read more
As a Christian and theologian, I am always interested in understanding other denominations. I recently developed an interest in understanding the Catholic concept of Purgatory. I wanted to know if souls in Purgatory can pray for believers on Earth. I delved into research by consulting Catholic priests, Catholic theologians and reading the Catholic Bible. Finally, … Read more