A biblical and historical examination of purgatory, indulgences, and the treasury of merit, showing why they conflict with Christ’s finished atonement.
Purgatory, Indulgences, and the Treasury of Merit
Is Roman Catholicism a False Religion?
Roman Catholicism fails the biblical test because it exalts tradition, papal authority, sacramental mediation, and Marian devotion above Scripture.
Corruption of the Renaissance Papacy
The Renaissance Papacy’s worldliness, nepotism, and immorality transformed spiritual leadership into political power, provoking the Reformation.
The Rise of Papal Indulgences and Ecclesiastical Corruption
Indulgences turned repentance into profit, fueling papal corruption until Scripture’s authority was revived during the Reformation.
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses and the Break with Rome
Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses exposed indulgence abuse, ignited reform, and marked the decisive break with Rome, restoring Scripture’s authority.
