Is Purgatory Mentioned in the Bible? - JW.ORG
The Bible does not contain the word “purgatory,” nor does it teach that the souls of those who have died are purified in purgatory. a Consider what the Bible teaches about sin and death …
Purgatory - JW.ORG
On what is the teaching of purgatory based? After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, …
Death | What the Bible Says - JW.ORG
Some envision life in a Hereafter —heaven, hell, purgatory, or Limbo. Others believe in rebirth as a different life-form. On the other hand, those who reject religious concepts believe that death …
What Does the Bible Say About Halloween and Its Origins? - JW.ORG
Halloween pumpkins, or jack-o’-lanterns: In medieval Britain, people “moved from door to door asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead,” and they would carry “hollowed-out turnip …
Bible Questions and Answers - JW.ORG
Accurate answers to Bible questions. What the Bible says about God, Jesus, prayer, family, suffering, celebrations, life, death.
What Is the Lake of Fire? Is It the Same as Hell or Gehenna?
The Bible says that the lake of fire “means the second death.” ( Revelation 20:14; 21:8 ) The first kind of death mentioned in the Bible resulted from Adam’s sin. This death can be reversed by …
Do the Dead Need Your Help? - JW.ORG
And there is no basis for giving such assurance, for the Bible does not do so. It does not even contain the word “purgatory.” The New Catholic Encyclopedia acknowledges: “In the final …
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Christians? - JW.ORG
For example, we believe that the Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, not part of a Trinity. ( Mark 12:29 ) We do not believe that the soul is immortal, that there is any basis in Scripture for …
Holidays and Celebrations | Bible Questions & Answers - JW.ORG
Answers to some of the most common questions about popular holidays and celebrations. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.
What Happens When You Die? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
The Bible often compares death to sleep. (Psalm 13:3; John 11:11-14; Acts 7:60) A person who is fast asleep is unaware of what is happening around him. Likewise, the dead are not conscious …