Unlocking the Mystery of Salvation
Dr. Scott Hahn

The Reason for Jesus’ Death, and the Meaning of His Resurrection
Dr. Alan Schreck begins by summarizing why it was necessary for Jesus to undergo his passion and death.
He explains the meaning and centrality of “the Resurrection of Jesus…the crowning truth of our faith…” (Compendium, 126); “…the fulcrum on which all of Christian faith turns…” (Bishop Robert Barron, What Christians Believe, p.71).
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…...