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Rh That "it is a fond thing, vainly invented, and grounded upon no warranty of Scripture, but rather repugnant to the Word of God."

What is meant by "a fond thing?"

A foolish thing.

What is meant by saying that "it is grounded upon no warranty of Holy Scripture?"

That there is no part of Scripture which really supports it.

What is the Romish doctrine concerning purgatory?

That it is a place distinct from heaven and hell, where the spirits of persons go who are not hopelessly lost, but have not been fully purged from their sins here, and where their sins are purged away by sufferings.

Show that this opinion is "repugnant to the Word of God."

Rev. xiv. 13. "Those who die in the Lord rest from their labours." And in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, there are only two places for the dead, one of happiness, the other of hopeless torment. Moreover, "the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John i. 7.

What is the Romish doctrine concerning pardons?

That the Pope has the power of remitting a portion of the pains of purgatory, and that such remission may be purchased with money.

Prove that this is contrary to the Word of God.