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Protestant vs Catholic: How is forgiveness received? What about purgatory? - GotQuestions.org Podcast Episode 275


How can I have my sins absolved? Do I have to confess my sins to a priest and then do penance in order to be forgiven by God? Is a time period of cleansing in purgatory necessary after death?

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Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
Is the Catholic concept of absolution biblical?
What does the Bible say about purgatory?

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