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The Apocalypse, Antichrist, and Second Coming (Dr. Scott Hahn) | Ep. 539

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Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Scott Hahn, a renowned Catholic theologian and the founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, dives deep into the mysteries of the Book of Revelation. He addresses misconceptions about the Antichrist and the Second Coming, emphasizing the need for a fresh perspective. Hahn also discusses the Eucharist's role as a celebration of Christ's presence and the transformative power of faith. His insights into prophecy and the nature of suffering reveal the depth of Jesus' redemptive love, offering a clearer understanding of eschatological themes.
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ANECDOTE

Early Revelation Epiphany

  • Scott Hahn recounts studying Revelation in high school and translating it in college, discovering expected terms weren't present.
  • That experience shifted him from sensational end-times views to serious textual study.
INSIGHT

Revelation Is Prophetic Oracle

  • Revelation is not primarily a timetable for the end of the world but a layered prophetic oracle.
  • Treating prophecy typologically avoids declaring it false when events don't match literal timelines.
INSIGHT

Olivet Discourse And The Eucharist

  • The Olivet Discourse predicts judgment on the old covenant and prepares for a new covenant liturgy.
  • Matthew moves immediately to the Eucharist to show continuity and transformation of worship.
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