Unlocking the Mystery of Salvation
Dr. Scott Hahn

“I Believe in the Communion of Saints”
In the Apostles’ Creed, the profession of faith in “the holy Catholic Church” is immediately followed by “the communion of saints.” Dr. Schreck talks about how the Church and the communion of saints are not two separate realities. The communion of saints conveys the truth that the Church includes not only those living now but also the union of all those who have died in Christ. In Jesus, we have a living and life-giving relationship that leads ultimately to the full and glorious communion of heaven.
What happens when Jesus returns "to judge the living and the dead"? Dr. Schreck explores what happens preceding Christ's second coming and the meaning of a "new heaven…...
Dr. Schreck continues the study of "the Four Last Things" by presenting the Catholic doctrine of heaven and hell. He distinguishes three approaches to doctrines: apologetic (defense of…...
Continuing the Catholic understanding of the "last things," Dr. Schreck speaks of the particular judgment at the moment of death, including a consideration for the judgment of unbaptized…...