The Counsel of Trent DEBATE: Is the Doctrine of Purgatory True? (Horn vs. White)
Feb 26, 2024
A debate on the truth of the Doctrine of Purgatory between a Roman Catholic and a Lutheran. They discuss biblical interpretations, righteousness through faith, rewards in heaven, and the concept of purgatory as a purification process after death. The speakers analyze Pauline writings, the role of Christ in atonement, and the differences between Roman Catholic and Protestant views on sanctification.
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Opening Statement Critique
- Trent Horn says James White's opening statement was more of a rebuttal focused on imputation.
- Horn emphasizes White didn't provide scripture supporting immediate entry to heaven, only asserting his view.
Sanctification Timing
- Horn and White disagree on sanctification's timing.
- White believes attachments to sin vanish at death, while Horn suggests a post-death process.
Early Church Views
- Horn and White debate post-apostolic views on the afterlife.
- White claims early fathers lacked a developed purgatory concept, while Horn cites Augustine's 'penne purgatoria'.