“My pastor rejects the idea of Jesus in our hearts!”

If Jesus is our mediator, does He have ongoing work to do? Is there biblical support for purgatory? My pastor rejects the idea of “accepting” or “receiving” Christ. What are your thoughts? My boyfriend and I are constantly discussing the problem of evil in this world. Why does God allow it?

Tags: accept Christ, finished work, Jesus, mediator, problem of evil, purgatory, receive Christ