AfterLife When you pass away you go to a place know as heaven to live in peace with God and other believers. You are free from sin and pain. Purpose of life The purpose of a Protestant's life was to serve and earn Gods forgiveness. They believed that they were born in the image of him and were to serve him. And if you were incapable of God's forgiveness you are sent to hell. Rules to follow... They have a set of 10 rules to follow called the 10 commandments. 1.Thou shall not have no other gods before me. 2. You shall not use the lords name in vain. 3. Remember the Sabbath day (Sunday) and keep it holy. 4. Honor you father and mother so that you may live long in the land your God has given you. 5. You shall not kill. 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9. You shall not covet your neighbors house. 10. You shall not covet your neighbors wife, servant, or livestock.