Sermon series on the book of Revelation

For a good series of sermons (both audio and PDF are available for free download) go to the "Sermons" page of the ECLEA website: http://www.eclea.net/sermons.html

Jonathan leaving for East Africa in 1 week

It is hard to believe that I have been home for 9 weeks. But it is true, and now I am leaving again for East Africa one week from today. I will be in Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, doing 1 Timothy and Biblical Theology. Please pray for this trip. Among other things I will have a lengthy bus ride between Kigali, RW and Kampala, UG and two flights (from Entebbe to Bujumbura and later from Bujumbura to Nairobi, the latter with a fairly short connection to catch my flight to Amsterdam and then home in February).

My time at home has been busy and productive. In addition to the holidays, I preached a series of eight sermons from the book of Revelation, proofed some translations, and have been working on my next writing project concerning Christianity & Islam. That will take well into next year to have the first volume on theological essentials completed before I begin the next part on practical/socio-political, etc. aspects and implications.

Thank you for your prayers and financial support. As always, I will endeavor to send a report from the field when I am in East Africa. God bless you, Jonathan

New review of Biblical Eschatology

A new 5-star review of my book, Biblical Eschatology, was posted on Amazon on Dec. 28. The reviewer said:

"Having almost completed this book and having been reading several books on eschatology and commentaries on the book of Revelation, this book is a huge breath of fresh air! Menn is up to date with current issues in eschatology and builds on the foundation of other Reformed Amillennial works such as Hoekema's long time standard work. The inclusion of a walk-through of the book of Revelation is a genius move missing from most, if not all, eschatology books."

For this and all reviews, please go here: http://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Eschatology-Jonathan-Menn/dp/1620325799/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395932732&sr=1-1&keywords=biblical+eschatology+jonathan+menn

Gilbert & Sullivan and the Bible

If you like Gilbert & Sullivan and like the Bible and language, be sure to check out this great and fun piece of work! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2SvqhfevE&feature=share

"Calvin's Corner" radio show

On the "Calvin's Corner" radio show, Michael Newnham goes through his top ten books of the year. My book, Biblical Eschatology, is his book #5. The discussion of this book begins about the 21 minute mark and lasts about two minutes. You might want to listen to this to get Michael's take on why he included it in his list, and you'll enjoy Michael's and host Phil Naessens' discussions of the other books on Michael's list and Phil's own top ten book list. Check it out here: http://michaelnewnham.com/?p=20099

Biblical Eschatology referenced as "essential for every Christian"

Michael Newnham, the "Phoenix Preacher," today posted on his blog his "Bookcase Essentials for Every Christian," consisting of ten books. As to these books he says, "I believe that the Christian who reads these books will have an excellent foundation for understanding both our faith and the family history. From here, you will have enough information to explore as the Holy Spirit leads, no matter the faith tradition.They will also serve to inoculate the reader from all manner of foolishness that is taught in the church today." The fifth book he lists is my Biblical Eschatology.

"5. “Biblical Eschatology” by Jonathan Menn. This is the only “big” book on the list and it is massive. It is also the single best book on end times theology ever written. Take it a little at a time and then you will understand all the different theories about the Rapture and the Second Coming…it’s worth the effort."

For the full posting, please go here:  http://michaelnewnham.com/?p=20063

"Biblical Eschatology" on Tumblr

I recently went to www.tumblr.com and keyed in biblical eschatology in the search box. The following quotation from page 11 of my book, Biblical Eschatology, appeared in the top, middle column:

The profound effect of the NT on OT prophecy 
The full meaning of any particular passage or prophecy may not be clear unless the whole Bible and the stage of redemptive history are taken into consideration. Dennis Johnson makes this point clearly: “To read the Bible contextually as the Word of God must include the completed canon as the ultimate context of any particular passage.” The NT profoundly affects OT prophecy. In fact, one may say that the NT transforms OT prophecy and is the best interpreter of OT prophecy. Prophecy is an important area in which “the New [Testament] is in the Old [Testament] concealed, and the Old is in the New revealed.”

With Christmas coming, a copy of the hard copy or Kindle edition would make a great gift for the person you really care about! Enjoy!!