Jonathan,
After death there is a personal judgement, between you and God, then in the final judgement (later) there is a public declaration — of who is on what side. The soul separates from the body to face judgment at death, but it has an ultimate destination — Heaven or Hell.
Purgatory is not a third final destination but a condition of purification on the way to Heaven. (It is temporary, though can be expedited by our assistance.) We call it the four last things:
- Death
- Judgment
- Heaven, or
- Hell.
The game plan is to be on God's side.
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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