Teachings Of The Catholic Church--The Last Things

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What are the two kinds of judgment according to Catholic teaching? What is an illustration of each kind in Scripture?

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particular and general/last
example of particular:judgment of the rich man in the parable of Lazarus. example of last:Jesus' judgment of human beings at the end of time.

Front 2

What does Paul say in I Corinthians regarding judgment?

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"The Lord is the one judge, so stop passing judgment before the time of his returning..."

Front 3

What is hell? Why do people go there?

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Hell is the final destiny of those who have not accepted the Christ as their savior

Front 4

What did GK Chesterton mean when he said that hell is God's greatest compliment to mankind?

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With the option of hell, God respects mankind's free choice.

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What is purgatory?

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condition, process, or place of purification or temporary punishment in which the souls of those who die in a state of grace are made ready for heaven

Front 6

What is the content of the scriptural passages that affirm a Christian belief in purgatory?

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Those that say one may not come unto the Lord's highest places without purification or cleansing--implying the existence for an opportunity for cleansing to occur.

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What practice performed by the early church presupposes a belief in a state besides heaven or hell in the afterlife?

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prayers for the dead--indicates there is room for improvement even in the afterlife.

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How does the story of Jesus and Peter in John's Gospel help to illustrate Christ's concern that individuals have an opportunity to amend sins?

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For every time Peter denied Jesus--3 time in all, Jesus forgave Peter indicating that forgiveness is attainable.

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What is heaven?

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The soul rests perfectly in God, and does not, or cannot desire anything else than God.

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Two ways in which heaven is described in Scriptures?

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Being with Christ, a wedding feast