Is Pope John Paul II in Heaven?
This article by Rev. Angus Stewart argues that Pope John Paul II is in hell based on his rejection of justification by faith alone and his practice of idolatry, contrasting Roman Catholic teaching on purgatory with Reformed biblical doctrine. The piece defends the Protestant doctrine of justification and critiques Catholic soteriology and sacramental theology as contrary to Scripture and the gospel.
“And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments …” (Luke 16:23) Rev. Angus Stewart Not even John Paul II himself, during his time on earth, would claim that at death he would be with Christ in paradise. For according to official Roman Catholic teaching, no one can know that they will go to heaven when they die, except by special direct revelation. The supposed merit of masses, penance, prayers to the saints, fastings, pilgrimages, indulgences and all the rest cannot bring the comfort and...