Does Purgatory Exist?

Here is what Martin Luther said when asked if purgatory existed. His answer is brief but answers the question nonetheless.

"God has, in his Word, laid before us two ways; one which by faith leads to salvation, - the other, by unbelief, to damnation.

As for purgatory, no place in Scripture makes mention thereof, neither must we any way allow it; for it darkens and undervalues the grace, benefits, and merits of our blessed, sweet Saviour Christ Jesus.

The bounds of purgatory extend not beyond this world; for here in this life the upright, good, and godly Christians are well and soundly scoured and purged."