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The NSBT - New Studies in Biblical Theology: complete list of titles

The NSBT Series has been in print for around 30 years. Here we share a complete list of volumes in print and available, as well as teasing a few future ...

NSBT Press Release: A New Publishing Partner for the New Studies in Biblical Theology

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with B&H Academic as the new North American Publisher for the New Studies in Biblical Theology ...
  • 22 Feb 2019

Finding A Better Story

Who doesn’t love a good story? It’s what makes us keep reading, leaves us wanting to find out more about what happens next. Stories have the ability to capture people’s minds and hearts and enable them to make a ...

How do we mine for gold in our families?

Husband, father and grandfather Tom Camacho wants us to discover the gold that our family members carry, but how do we do that? In this blog post he discusses three ways that have helped ...
  • 16 Mar 2020

Perseverance in the Bible

In trying times, we are invited to persevere, to fix our eyes on Jesus, and to dig in for the long haul. In this short blog post, we think about how the Bible invites us to ...

A statement in the light of the independent learning review for The Crowded House

In February 2020, we took the difficult decision to withdraw titles including Total Church by Steve Timmis and Tim Chester, pending the investigation of allegations of ‘spiritual abuse’ within The Crowded House (TCH) network of churches. In October 2020 thirtyone:eight produced an Independent Learning Review into the allegations. ...

Key Themes in Obadiah

With the publication in April 2021 of the new Tyndale Old Testament Commentary on Obadiah, Jonah and Micah, we're sharing the key themes from each book, as a sneak peek into the new commentary by Daniel Timmer. ...

Key Themes in Romans

Ahead of the September publication of David Garland's new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on Romans, we want to dig in to the themes and shape of this foundational ...

Andrew Bunt Discusses Finding Your Best Identity on Theology in The Raw podcast

IVP author Andrew Bunt speaks on this week's podcast episode of Theology in the Raw with Preston Sprinkle on Sexual and Gender Identities and his new book, Finding Your Best ...

Guest Post: Finding What Barbie Was Looking For

Jon Brown unpacks why he wore pink last night, and how a cultural phenomenon reveals the need for us to be 'More Real' (Among other ...

Guest Post - AI: Human friend or foe? Finding answers in scripture

Jeremy Peckham, author of Masters or Slaves, introduces his new small group ...
  • 1 Nov 2018

Making the conscious choice to find contentment

Liz Carter shares her thoughts on books, writing, journaling, and the willingness to tell her story. One of the most comforting aspects of reading is realising that other people have similar feelings and experiences. It’s one of the best ways to feel more at peace with yourself and whatever it is you’re going ...
  • 19 Sept 2019

Enjoying God's Gifts in Creation

Have you ever stopped and pondered what God meant in giving Adam and Eve (and us!) plants for food to steward in the garden of his ...

Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture

Wonder what the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture series is all about? This post is of the series introduction, inviting you to consider these exciting theological ...
  • 15 Apr 2020

Grief and Hope in a time of coronavirus

IVP's Publishing Director, Caleb Woodbridge, ponders the hope that he and his late grandmother have, even in this time of ...

Key Themes in Habakkuk

Ahead of the publication of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah, we are sharing some handy outlines of these minor prophets. Drawn from the BST NIV Bible, here's an introduction to the key themes of ...
  • 3 Sept 2020

What does the Bible say about the foundations of our trust in God? Part I

In the first part of her mini-series exploring how students can trust God even in these strange times, Felicity MacKenzie starts with the ...
  • 5 Sept 2020

How can current university culture affect our trust in God?

What is the culture that shapes the university experience in the UK? How does it affect our faith and trust in God? Felicity MacKenzie explores and suggests a way through the ...
  • 1 Oct 2020

Key Themes in Joel

Ahead of the publication this month of the new TOTC on Joel and Amos, here are some of the key themes of the book of ...

Do you believe in mentoring?

In this short extract from Rebooted, Tim Gough considers the history of the word 'mentor' and what that history might teach us about mentoring ...

Key Themes in Isaiah

With the May 2021 publication of the new Tyndale Old Testament Commentary on Isaiah, by Paul D. Wegner, we thought it would be worth recapping the outline, themes and background of this magnificent prophetic ...

Key Themes in Job

Ahead of the August publication of Eric Ortlund's new NSBT, Piercing Leviathan, we thought it would be helpful to take a look at the structure and themes of the Book of ...

Wolves and Shepherds: why we need to talk about abuse in order to welcome young people in our churches

In this guest blog post, Pete Nicholas shares why he thinks we can't ignore the issue of abuse, and why it's a missional imperative for reaching emerging ...

Key Themes in Genesis

With 'The Message of Genesis' (in 2 volumes) being published as the first of the updated Old Testament BST reissue, we thought we'd share a blog post digging into the shape and key themes of this foundational ...

Key Themes in Exodus

With 'The Message of Exodus' being published in the first batch of the updated Old Testament BST reissue, we thought we'd share a blog post digging into the shape and key themes of this complex and rich ...

Key Themes in Leviticus

With 'The Message of Leviticus' being published in the first batch of the updated Old Testament BST reissue, we thought we'd share a blog post digging into the shape and key themes of this dense and often misunderstood book of the Bible. ...

Key Themes in Deuteronomy

With 'The Message of Deuteronomy' being published in the first batch of the updated Old Testament BST reissue, we thought we'd share a blog post digging into the shape and key themes of this complex and rich book. ...

Key Themes in Numbers

With 'The Message of Numbers' being published in the first batch of the updated Old Testament BST reissue, we thought we'd share a blog post digging into the shape and key themes of this deep yet often overlooked book of the Bible. ...

Key Themes in 1 Timothy

To mark the publication of Osvaldo Padilla's new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles, we are digging in to the key themes of 1 Timothy in this blog ...

Key Themes in 2 Timothy

To mark the publication of Osvaldo Padilla's new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles, we are considering the key theme of 2 Timothy in this blog post. ...

Key Themes in Titus

Following the publication of Osvaldo Padilla's new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles, we are considering the key themes of Titus in this blog ...

Key Themes in The Pastoral Epistles

After the publication of Osvaldo Padilla's new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on The Pastoral Epistles, we've shared some blog posts looking at Key Themes in the Pastoral Epistles - this blog post acts as a round-up of these, with an additional extract from Osvaldo's ...

Same Words, Different Worlds: in Brazil and the USA

Part of IVP's mission is to share good books around the world - author Leonardo De Chirico is speaking on the topic of 'Same Words, Different Worlds' in both Brazil and the USA in the coming ...

John 17 and Sexuality in the Church: Clarity, Unity, Prayer

If you follow the news or are active on social media, it’s probably not escaped your notice that the Bishops of the Church of England have managed to frustrate both sides and every shade of the debate over ...

May New Releases: Fresh Insights into God’s Transformative Work

Discover Apollos' latest books exploring spiritual formation in preaching and God’s redemptive plan for the nations through the Latter ...
  • 9 Jul 2018

5 Reasons to get yourself to this year's Keswick Convention

Steve Mitchell is the Publishing Director for IVP. He spent many a happy year as a bookseller, but finally saw the light and moved into publishing. He lives in Cumbria with his wife Karen, three grown-up kids and a beloved bass guitar. Here, he gives us five reasons to go to the Keswick Convention this ...
  • 30 Sept 2020

Black, British, Christian

With Black History Month taking a special significance this year in the light of the murder of George Floyd and the Black lives matter protests, we've dug into our backlist, and want to spotlight a few resources help Christians think through how to talk about race ...
  • 24 Sept 2018

Making the most of your travels

Traveling takes on a different meaning when we put God at the centre of our journey. Peter Grier blogs about travel ...
  • 9 Oct 2020

Resources for World Mental Health Awareness Day

For World Mental Health Awareness Day 2020, we are sharing a range of resources to encourage, equip, and inspire. ...

Silent Cries: Grief and Hope

Jonny shares a painful moment of learning about the meaning of hope in this extract from his new book, coauthored with his wife ...

Systematic Theology: What actually is inerrancy?

In this edited extract from his Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem makes a positive case for what innerrancy actually ...
  • 28 Feb 2020

The Boring Place? What The Good Place misses about Heaven

Our Publishing Director, Caleb Woodbridge, ponders the ending of the popular and thought provoking Netflix Series 'The Good Place', in this 'long ...
  • 13 Oct 2020

How Should Christians Study Systematic Theology?

In this extended extract from the new edition of Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology, he shares his heart for the how of studying biblical ...
  • 20 Mar 2020

Unimaginable Peace

In this Guest Post, Ollie Lansdown, who lives with an underlying health condition, shares about the peace he has in these uncertain ...

New This November: Two Books That Show Faith Can Still Change the World

Two powerful new November releases from IVP, Whispers of Revolution and Called to Care, show how Christian faith still transforms lives, communities, and our world through the radical kingdom message of Jesus and the call to compassionate ...

Dig Deeper into Mark’s Gospel: Who Jesus Is and What It Means to Follow Him

Explore the powerful themes of identity, discipleship, and redemption in Mark’s Gospel with insights from Dig Deeper into Mark—a guide to the Messiah who came to serve, suffer, and ...

An Interview with Marcus A. Mininger

We got a chance to catch up with Dr Marcus A. Mininger, author of the upcoming latest volume in our highly esteemed NSBT Series ‘Impossible To Be Restored?’. Read on to understand more about the heart of this important work and why you need to read ...

New Year, New Website

With the New Year comes a new look - one that, I hope, is a breath of fresh air for returning readers and those new to our books, ...

Less < Perfect and More > Distinct

Focus < on being perfect and > on being distinct and finding direction in life. The More books are here to ...
  • 31 May 2018

What does it mean to die well?

John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics at University College London. He is the author of Matters of Life & Death and Right to Die? Ahead of the release of his new book Dying Well, he discusses how we experience ...
  • 4 Jun 2018

Less Isn't MORE>

We engage with our faith. We love going to church. We pray every day. We’re busy. We’re always on our phones. We’re running off to yoga class. We’re working late. We’re commuting. We haven’t got as much time to engage with the Bible as we’d like. And yet, it’s still a vital part of our lives and our ...
  • 29 Jun 2018

Why Do We Need MORE >?

Elizabeth Neep works as a Commissioning Editor for IVP and SPCK as well as a Publicist for all SPCK imprints – a dual role that means she’s rarely at the end of her to-do list! Outside of work she is a writer and painter and can often be found having a glass of wine in the garden with her housemates in London Bridge. Here, she chats ...
  • 3 Jul 2018

MORE > Direction Can Mean Less Stress

We live in a culture that pressures us to achieve, be constantly busy, and to never be satisfied with what we have. But what if one of the best ways to avoid burnout, achieve long-term success, and feel more accomplished was to rest, pray consistently, and make the time to really connect with God? When Ruth and Ayo Afolabi engaged more with the ...
  • 3 Jul 2018

Celebrating MORE >

IVP Commissioning Editor Elizabeth Neep spoke at the London School of Theology last week. Here, she blogs about the event and the launch of MORE > Distinct by Calvin ...
  • 17 Jul 2018

5 Questions for Jon Brown

Jon Brown is one of the leaders at New Community Church, SE London. He doesn’t have a wife or dog or any of the things you’re supposed to talk about in bios. His least favourite things are mornings and dinners with vegans. His favourite things are The Sound of Music and trying to be funny. Here, he chats with us about his upcoming book ...
  • 23 Jul 2018

What happens when you trust MORE >

Less < StressLess < AnxietyLess < ConfusionMore > ...
  • 21 Aug 2018

The Journey To Christian Resources Together (CRT)

Catherine Campbell is the author of Journey With Me and others. Here, she chats with us about the preparation and journey to ...
  • 10 Sept 2018

Preparing for the long haul

Tim Gough is on the blog this week, chatting about how his work in youth ministry has developed and changed since he started it more than a decade ago.  In order to progress, we must continually consider where we are and what we can do to improve ourselves and our ...
  • 17 Sept 2018

Catching up with Catherine Campbell after CRT 2018

Catherine Campbell recently presented at Christian Resources Together. Here, we catch up with her about her time at the event and her hopes for the ...
  • 11 Oct 2018

Congratulations Chris Woznicki, IVP Early-Career Philosopher of Religion 2018!

Chris Woznicki is PhD Student in Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. He received a MA in Theology (Biblical Studies) from Fuller Theological Seminary and a BA in Philosophy from UCLA. Prior to starting his PhD he served as a college minister; he currently serves with an evangelistic ministry to high school students called Young ...
  • 15 Oct 2018

Collective belief: an editor's passion for a book that really matters

We chatted with IVP Senior Editor Eleanor Trotter about Dig Deeper, a book that provides readers with tools to engage more fully with the ...
  • 12 Oct 2018

My greatest act of teenage rebellion

At one point or another, we all rebel. It might not be particularly dramatic or explosive, but it’s something we all go through. Peter Grier chats with us about his form of rebellion, which is especially funny when considering that he’s just written a ...
  • 31 Oct 2018

Catching up with Tim Chester

Today in 1517, Martin Luther published his 95 theses. We caught up with Tim Chester about his book Why The Reformation Still ...
  • 2 Nov 2018

A Chat with Vaughan Roberts

We chatted with Vaughan Roberts about his book God’s Big Picture, which inspired the course of the same ...
  • 15 Nov 2018

5 ways to care for ourselves with God at the centre

Happy publication day to Liz Carter, whose book Catching Contentment is published today.  Here, for self-care week, she shares her thoughts on how we can better care for ...
  • 26 Nov 2018

Managing depression during the holiday season

Mark Meynell is Europe & Caribbean Director for Langham Preaching (a programme of Langham Partnership), and part-time Chaplain to HM Treasury, HMRC & the Cabinet Office, in Whitehall, London. He is married to Rachel and they have two children (Joshua, 20 and Zanna, 17). He is passionate about connecting Sundays to Mondays in worldview and ...
  • 12 Dec 2018

Preaching at Christmas

Paul Beasley-Murray pastored Baptist churches in Altrincham and Chelmsford, and was Principal of Spurgeon’s College. A prolific author, his three books published by IVP are Transform Your Church, The Message of the Resurrection, and Joy to the World. His most recent book is This is my Story: A Story of Life, Faith and Ministry (Wipf & ...
  • 2 Jan 2019

Ruth van den Broek shares her thoughts on Catching Contentment by Liz Carter

Entering a brand New Year, many of us will be making aims, goals and resolutions for the months ahead. For many, January will mean fresh starts and new opportunities, but for some the pain and confusion of last year lingers on. Whether excited or daunted by what lies ahead, Liz Carter’s Catching Contentment brings hope. It certainly did for ...
  • 16 Jan 2019

5 Questions for Freddie Pimm

Freddie Pimm, author of The Selfish Gospel, chats with us about his book, his faith, and his work as a ...
  • 21 Jan 2019

Things I would say to 20 year old me

We asked Jon Brown, author of MORE > Real, what he’d tell his younger self. He came back to us with lots of ...
  • 14 Feb 2019

Four non-fiction gifts - International Book Giving Day

Today is International Book Giving Day. This is a special day dedicated to giving people access to books and the opportunity to read. Book lovers and enthusiasts join in on this annual occasion in every territory by giving the gift of books to others, especially to those who are shunned by having access to them, whether due to social ...

L is for Lifestyle Blog for Random Acts of Kindness Day

For Random Acts of Kindness Day, I thought I’d share some tips from the new edition of my book L is for Lifestyle (out in June) on how we can make choices, big and small, to show KINDNESS to the earth, each other and ...

Do we want to know?

On International Women's Day, Helen Thorne asks whether in the time of #MeToo and abuse survivors speaking up, do we really want to know? What can we do to focus on and support those suffering? How do we show love to those who struggle? How do we make our churches ...

A Fresh Light on Women's Ministry

Andrew Bartlett introduces his forthcoming book Men and Women in Christ, asking the big questions and offering a fresh approach to a controversial ...

Reflections from a thankful mother

Catherine Campbell, author of Journey With Me, shares her reflections on motherhood ahead of Mothering ...

How do you handle stress?

Will Van Der Hart, co-author of The Worry Book and The Guilt Book, writes on mental health and dealing with the negative cycle of guilt for April's Stress Awareness Month. ...

A Voice to Be Heard

Theological educator Richard Higginson and former retail entrepreneur Kina Robertshaw have worked together to showcase fifty Christian entrepreneurs in their book A Voice to Be ...

How to develop a healthy team culture

Tim Gough, author of Rebooted, is on our blog today, discussing what is team culture and how to encourage a healthy team ...

F is for Food

Enjoy this extract all about food and it's impact on us and our plant from Ruth Valerio's revised and updated L is for Lifestyle. Order your copy now! And check out more writing by Ruth on her ...

Reflections on my Father

For Father's Day, Tom Camacho, author of the upcoming book Mining for Gold, reflects on his his father, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, and the lessons we can learn from those who dedicate their lives for ...

Mining for Gold

Tom Camacho, author of Mining for Gold tells us how the book came to be, who it is for and what this journey of becoming a published author has been like for ...

Clarity Changes Everything

Tom Camacho, author of Mining for Gold tells us how God wants us to open our eyes and see things as they really are. With this clarity, we as leaders can slow down and listen to those who need help, helping them to find clarity and move ...

Introducing John Stott on The Gospel

Tim Chester introduces us to The Gospel: A Life-Changing Message, one of five short books that make up the re-issue of John Stott's The Contemporary ...

You are not alone - Why it's time to stop judging yourself

In a world that is hugely critical about how women look, can we really blame the celebrities for giving in to a little nip and tuck to keep themselves in the public eye? Women at war over their image is nothing new but Rachel Gardner tells us not to settle for being defined by glamour or social media status. Below is an extract from her ...

Introducing John Stott on The Disciple

Tim Chester introduces us to The Disciple: A Calling to Be Christlike, one of five short books that make up the re-issue of John Stott's The Contemporary ...

Food for the Journey - an extract from Ruth

We're celebrating the release of Food for the Journey with inspiring quotes, Scripture passages and extracts. Keep an eye on our blog and social media accounts throughout July and August to ensure you don't miss ...

Food for the Journey - extract from Colossians

We're celebrating the release of Food for the Journey with inspiring quotes, Scripture passages and extracts. Keep an eye on our blog and social media accounts throughout July and August to ensure you don't miss ...

Food for the Journey - an extract from Revelation

We're celebrating the release of Food for the Journey with inspiring quotes, Scripture passages and extracts. In this blog post you will find an extract from ...

IVP appoints new publishing director

It's an exciting time for IVP as we appoint our new Publishing Director, Caleb ...

The Healing Community, an extract from Grieving a Suicide

"Following a tragedy, our soul feels as if it is full of holes. There is a hollow emptiness in our chest, an inner ache of pain and loss. To find healing and restoration, we need to fill that empty hole with both love from God and love from others."  In this extract from Albert Hsu's book Grieving a Suicide he tells his own story of ...
  • 1 Sept 2019

The IVP September 2019 Releases

As the summer turns the corner into Autumn and winter, here at IVP we're gearing up for Christmas and the promise of a New ...
  • 1 Oct 2019

The IVP October 2019 Releases

After some great titles published last month, October sees us focusing on Jesus, with two books that approach his life and ministry in different ways, and three Bible study guides to help us live for ...
  • 26 Nov 2019

Rejoice: A Journey to Jesus

We can rejoice in the Gospel because it is true, and it is good. Our advent book this year, 'Rejoice', picks up on this theme and considers the coming of Jesus as a theme of the whole fof the ...
  • 24 Sept 2019

To All Who Are Stranded

Peter Grier, author of Travel: In Tandem with God's Heart offers some biblical perspective and intentional prayers for all those caught up in the news about Thomas ...
  • 4 Oct 2019

How can I get free from shame?

Simon Cozens, author of Looking Shame in the Eye, considers how we can actually get free from shame in this life, because of what Jesus has done and what Jesus is ...

World Mental Health Day 2019: A Missed Opportunity?

Sharon Hastings, doctor and author of upcoming book Wrestling With My Thoughts writes on the blog for World Mental Health ...
  • 7 Nov 2019

An Award for MORE>

We are celebrating the MORE series, which has won an award for design! Read on to find out ...
  • 16 Dec 2019

The Real Song of Christmas

Phil Knox, Head of Mission to Young Adults at the Evangelical Alliance and debut author of the upcoming Story Bearer shares his view on the real song of ...

Remembering Mike Ovey

Tomorrow (7th January 2020) marks three years since Mike Ovey went to be with Jesus. This blog post seeks to serve as a memorial to Mike, particularly in his role as a teacher and ...
  • 19 Dec 2019

The IVP January 2020 Releases

A New Year brings with it our first new releases of 2020 - and we've got three very different but very brilliant books to share with ...
  • 18 Jan 2020

New Year, New You?

Mini-resolutions and Moral Support for the Mentally Ill - a blog by Sharon Hastings, author of Wrestling with My ...
  • 22 Jan 2020

The IVP February 2020 Releases

Our second round of releases for 2020 tackle some big questions with grace and biblical wisdom. ...
  • 20 Jan 2020

Natural Theology?

In this edited extract from God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics and the Task of Christian Theology Steven J. Duby explores the possibility of natural theology as a means for true knowledge about and of ...
  • 27 Jan 2020

Guest Post: Isaiah

In this guest post, All Souls Langham Place Student worker Ollie Lansdowne explores how Isaiah's view of God has helped him think through issues of evangelical identity and abuse. ...

A Statement Regarding Steve Timmis

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble” Psalm 9:9 IVP is prayerfully mindful of those who have suffered from abusive leadership in any context, and believes that the words of Psalm 9:9 are true, beautiful and ...
  • 10 Feb 2020

Jesus' View of the Bible

In this extract from Canon, Covenant and Christology, Matthew Barrett explores how a high Christology and an evangelical view of Scripture go hand in hand, as he introduces his new book. ...
  • 4 Apr 2020

Love is Great

Paul Mallard, pastor and author (most recently of An Identity to Die For) digs into what Paul meant in Ephesians 3:18-19 about how love surpasses ...
  • 10 Mar 2020

Guest Post: What are we here for?

In this post, we share the foreword from Tom Camacho's book Mining for Gold, written by the National Director of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland, John Wright. From his perspective, working out what we are for, what we are made to do, is ...

Love Means Love?

In this post for Valentines Day our Digital Marketing Editor Tom ponders a slogan dogmatically repeated in our culture today, interrogating some of ideas that float around in our culture. What on earth is being said by Love Means Love? ...
  • 24 Feb 2020

Put On New Clothes

In this short blog post Paul Mallard, author of 'An Identity to Die For', invites us to consider how we can deliberately live for Jesus every ...
  • 29 Feb 2020

The IVP March 2020 Releases

As 2020 rumbles on, we have some really exciting titles publishing this month. The brand new BST NIV Bible headlines a strong lineup. Read on to find out ...
  • 30 Mar 2020

The IVP April 2020 Releases

After the launch of the BST NIV Bible last month, we are excited to invite you to dig in deeper to God's word with some exciting new tools to help you understand the Bible ...
  • 25 Mar 2020

A Letter to my Sixteen-Year-Old Self

In this special guest blog post, Sharon Hastings pens a letter to her ...
  • 18 May 2020

John Stott on Love

In this special guest post as part of our #SeasonofStott, Elaine Storkey explores John Stott's profound teaching on ...
  • 16 Apr 2020

John Stott on Same Sex Relationships

In this bonus blog post for our #SeasonofStott, Tom Creedy reviews Stott's position on this contentious ...
  • 17 Apr 2020

Healthy Faith: Contents and Contributors

How can we navigate the new world that COVID-19 has brought about? We've gathered brothers and sisters from around the church to give us a ...
  • 24 Apr 2020

Guest Post: Adrenaline Hangover

In this guest blog post, Will Van Der Hart, pastoral chaplain at HTB and author (with Dr Rob Waller) of a number of books, considers how the current pandemic could be seen as something of an Adrenalin ...
  • 27 Apr 2020

The IVP May 2020 Releases

As the strange year of 2020 rumbles on, we think the IVP May 2020 releases are both timely and timeless. Read on to find out ...
  • 11 May 2020

Guest Post: Don't Forget to Repent

In this Guest Post, Tom Woolford ponders the message of a Church of England Prayer that is particularly ...
  • 19 May 2020

Kindness and Psychosis

Sharon Hastings, author of Wrestling With My Thoughts, suggests some brave steps to break down barriers, in this guest post for Mental Health Awareness ...
  • 27 May 2020

The IVP June 2020 Releases

A very short introduction to our June 2020 ...
  • 2 Jul 2020

Wisdom for the Worker

Have you ever wondered how the Bible can shape the way that you work? In this edited extract, Estes shares what it might meen to pursue wisdom in your ...
  • 3 Jun 2020

Jesus' Essential Prayer

Jonathan Lamb explores the prayer of Jesus in John 17 which inspired his latest ...
  • 12 Aug 2020

Theological Triage

Jonathan Lamb unpacks the idea of 'Theological Triage' in the context of relationships between ...
  • 30 Jun 2020

Speaking of Race...

We need to talk about race, says Jonathan Lamb, in this short snippet from Essentially ...
  • 20 Jul 2020

Speaking of Relationships...

Many single women and men in our churches can sometimes feel that they are ‘other’. Single people are vital to the church, and, for many, their local church is a true family, just as Jesus taught (Matt 12:46-50). They find the friendship, support, intimacy and warmth of genuine fellowship to be a significant aspect of their ...
  • 3 Jul 2020

Our Future Unity

In his final blog post for the release of 'Essentially One', Jonathan Lamb looks forward to the future of all ...
  • 2 Jun 2020

Event: St Andrew's Bookshop Comedy Festival

Steve Barnett from St Andrew's Bookshop shares about 3 nighst of good, clean, fun. Hosted by Andy ...
  • 3 Jul 2020

'He humbled himself'

Peter Maiden reminds us of the warfare waged by Jesus, and the way that we continue in our spiritual battles ...
  • 24 Jun 2020

UCCF Forum 2020 - Online!

With Forum 2020 joining other festivals and conferences over the summer and moving online, we'll miss the Quinta, but cant' wait to hear from Becky Pippert, Don Carson, John Piper and ...
  • 13 Jul 2020

Jim Packer on the Theology of Revival

As an evangelical passionate about Scripture, the church and the Gospel, Packer was concerned for a right understanding of revival. We reproduce here his contribution on a Theology of Revival to The New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and ...
  • 31 Jul 2020

Biblical Common Sense?

In this blog post, drawn from his Gateway Seven study on Proverbs, Antony Billington ponders the social background of the book of Proverbs, and whether that makes the wisdom in this book an example of Biblical Common ...
  • 11 Aug 2020

Living as Resident Aliens?

In this edited extract from his Gateway Seven study on 1 Peter, Joe Warton invites us to think about what it means to live as 'resident ...
  • 18 Aug 2020

Ruth, Judges and the (mis)treatment of Women

In this edited extract from his Gateway Seven study on Ruth, Mark Greene reminds us of how far we have to go in living out the Bible's radical teaching about ...
  • 24 Aug 2020

Why bother with Bible Genealogy?

Mark Greene invites us to see 'Grace across the generations', where perhaps we've just seen long lists of ...
  • 6 Aug 2020

A Better Hope: Christ's Body, Our Bodies

In this edited extract from A Better Hope, Sam Allberry considers the practical meaning of Christ's resurrection body for us both now and in the ...
  • 28 Aug 2020

The IVP September 2020 Releases

As we head into the final third of a rather strange year, our September releases remind us of the one who sits on the throne, and God's hand throughout ...
  • 4 Sept 2020

10 Reasons to Read about Church History

In this guest post, Ed Creedy (contributor to Healthy Faith and the Coronavirus Crisis and a PhD student), gives us 10 reasons to read about Church ...
  • 28 Sept 2020

The IVP October 2020 Releases

October 2020 sees some exciting releases from IVP - with Amy Orr-Ewing, John Stott and Antony Billington offering some cracking books in a bumper ...
  • 25 Sept 2020

Picking and Choosing?

In this edited extract from the new edition of Why Trust the Bible?, Amy Orr-Ewing responds to the common charge that we are all just picking and choosing bits of the Bible we like - by challenging us about how we understand ...
  • 29 Sept 2020

Why Amy Orr-Ewing still Trusts the Bible

More than a decade ago, back in 2008, Amy wrote the first edition of Why Trust the Bible? Now, several years, a PhD, and a new edition on, she shares about why she still trusts the Bible, in this blog post drawn from her ...
  • 3 Oct 2020

Identity Politics

In this edited extract from Why Trust the Bible? Amy Orr-Ewing opens up the complex subject of identity ...
  • 7 Oct 2020

IVP and SPCK - Five Years On

We don't like to talk about 'IVP' that much, because we prefer to let our books and authors do the talking. This month, though, we are marking a ...
  • 12 Oct 2020

Terry's Writing Something...

We are really excited to announce one of our recent acquisitions, which we hope to publish in early 2021. Terry Virgo is a much-loved Bible teacher and leader, and his new book with IVP traces some of the themes that God has woven into his story. Find out more ...

Guest Post: Coming to grips with a COVID Christmas

In this guest blog post, by a church leader for church leaders, Esther Prior shares some thoughts about the creativity that this strange season could ...
  • 14 Oct 2020

A Poet You Should Know: Phillis Wheatley

In this blog post we highlight Phillis Wheatley, a poet whose story provides a challenging snapshot of what it means to engage with Black ...
  • 19 Oct 2020

Chatting about Ezekiel

We had a great chat with Antony Billington on publication day about his new Gateway Seven study on Ezekiel. Read the blog, and watch the ...

The IVP November 2020 Releases

Our November 2020 Releases are imminent, and we are so excited to share them with ...

Hebrews: Apostasy and perseverance

In this extract from the new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on Hebrews, David G. Peterson explores the theme of apostasy and perseverance that runs through this ...

The Identity of a Servant

In this extract from The Servant of the Lord and His Servant People, Matthew S. Harmon considers the challenge that comes when we try to engage with the identity of a servant, a biblical theme fraught with ...

The IVP January 2021 Releases

2021 starts with a bit of a bang from IVP - four great titles touching on vitally important topics. Read on to find out ...

Caleb's Top Titles of 2020

IVP's Publishing Director Caleb Woodbridge shares his Top Ten Titles of ...

Wrestling With My Thoughts: A Year on from Publication

In this Guest Post, Sharon Hastings reflects on a strange year - which just happened to be the year in which her first book was ...

Giveaway: An NSBT A week for 2021!

To celebrate the publication of the fifty-fourth volume of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series, The Servant of the Lord and His Servant People, we are giving a complete set of the NSBT away. To be in with a chance of winning, check out this blog ...

Eleanor's Top Titles of 2020

Senior Commissioning Editor Eleanor Trotter shares her Top Ten Titles of 2020 - 5 from IVP, 5 from ...

Phil's Top Titles of 2020

Apollos/IVP Senior Commissioning Editor Phil Duce shares his Top Titles of 2020 - 15 in ...

Purposeful Sexuality: Asking the Right Questions

In this blog post, Ed Shaw explains why when we talk about sexuality, it is so important to be asking the right ...

Sex Robots and Digital Assistants

In this edited extract from his new book, AI expert Jeremy Peckham explains some of the stranger ways in which AI is already affecting our ...

First, comes Saturday

Jonny and Joanna Ivey have written a profound and moving book about baby loss. In this post, they share the pain of their initial grief, and point to an unexpected source of ...

Silent Cries: What does it mean to carry burdens?

God gives us more than we can carry. Joanna Ivey shares her experience in this extract from Silent ...

Guest Post: How Penal Substitution is the antithesis of Spiritual Abuse

In this thoughtful guest blog post, All Souls Student Worker Ollie Lansdowne ponders the difference between the power of this world and the power of the ...

The IVP February 2021 Releases

2021 is shaping up to be a bumper year for IVP - our February releases include a new evangelistic book by Marcus Nodder, and two longer books about heaven and ...

Guest Post: Broken Dreams

In this guest post, Sharon Hastings reflects on the journey God has taken her on, and how His dreams are better than she could have ...

Why Systematic Theology Matters

In this extract from his new book, Richard Brash explains why theology, and particularly systematic theology, matters to ...

The IVP March 2021 Releases

March is a great month for new ...

Are Islam and Christianity essentially the same?

Are Islam and Christianity essentially the same? Should we seek to overcome divisions by seeing Muslims and Christians as part of one family of Abrahamic faith? In this extract from Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?, author Andy Bannister reflects on the 'assuming similarities' between both Islam and ...

The IVP April 2021 Releases

The latest titles from IVP - centenary editions of 8 John Stott classics, a new Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, and the penultimate batch of refreshed New Testament ...

Jars of Clay: Reflections on John Stott by Eleanor Trotter

'For the last five or six years of John Stott’s life I was his Editor. Together we shared the joys and challenges of building a ...

Event: Keswick Convention 2021 - Faithful

One of our publishing partnerships is with the fantastic team at Keswick Minsitries. This year, they are planning on running the convention in person and online, and have recently released their programme. ...

Terry Virgo: A note to readers

Terry Virgo introduces his new book, 'God's Treasured Possession', in this short extract, explaining the heart and hope behind his ...

Guest Post: Be All There

Guest writer James Lee shares why he's planning on dying in Bristol, the city he lives in. And why that's a good ...

Guest Post: 7 Conversations

Phil Knox shares about an exciting new resource from the Evangelical Alliance, intended to help churches connect with young ...

5 Tips for Bible Study

Here are 5 tips for Bible study, drawn from the ESV Search the Scriptures Bible, which we think are a helpful reminder whether you are just starting out, or have been reading God's Word for ...

The IVP July 2021 Releases

As summer starts to emerge, so do our July 2021 releases! New Keswick titles and more from ...

An Interview with Gerald Bray

We asked Gerald Bray, who's magisteral The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland published in June 2021, some questions about his new ...

No Place for God? Civility and Cancel Culture

Author and pastor Pete Nicholas ponders if our 'cancel culture' is redeemable or ...

History for pastors - a note from Gerald Bray

Gerald Bray, author most recently of The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland, shares an encouragement to pastors - to learn from the lessons of yesterday in order to resource the ministry of ...

The IVP August 2021 Releases

Announcing our August 2021 titles - The Gift by Chris Green and Piercing Leviathan by Eric Ortlund! Read on to find out more about these exciting new ...

'Yet I will rejoice'

Eleanor Trotter shares a short reflection on the prophet and message of ...

Five things you might be feeling on results day

Results day. Whether you or someone you love is recieving good or bad news, there are certain to be lots of different feelings going round. Our Digital Marketing Editor, Tom Creedy, takes look at five of them, and suggest some ways to process them, with the help of a good ...

We Need Leaders

Chris Green ponders aloud about his new book, publishing in a pandemic, and whether or not we still need leaders, in this time of public failure and ...

Objecting to God's Invitation?

In this edited extract from our new evangelistic book, So Loved, Martin Salter considers six common objections to embracing faith in ...

So what actually is Christian faith?

Martin Salter unpacks what belief in the Christian faith actually **is**, with three key elements coming to the fore, in this edited extract from his new evangelistic title 'So ...

What will Eternal Life be like?

In this edited extract from his new evangelistic book, Martin Salter shares what he believes eternal life will be ...

An Interview with Martin Salter

We asked Martin Salter, whose second book with IVP publishes in September 2021, a few ...

Guest Post: Ten things I wish I had known about mental health before going to university

Sharon Hastings, author of Wrestling with my Thoughts, offers ten points to ponder as the new University year kicks ...

Launch Event: Piercing Leviathan

Join author Eric Ortlund at Oak Hill College for the hybrid launch of 'Piercing ...

Celebrating being Publisher of the Year

The Christian Resources Together (CRT) awards are a wonderful opportunity for everyone involved in Christian retail in the UK to reconnect and celebrate the very best in publishing, music, media, gifts and cards.   Meeting in person for the first time since the pandemic struck, retailers and suppliers gathered on Thursday ...

The IVP December 2021 Releases

Find out more about the IVP December 2021 releases in this blog ...

Enjoy The Bible This Lent

Do you observe Lent, or do you see it as a religious relic, that gets in the way of following Jesus and reading the Bible? Read on for an invitation to rediscover the Bible again this ...

Celebrate International Women's Day (with good books!)

Did you know that today, Tuesday the 8th of March 2022, is International Women's ...

An Interview with John Dyer

Towards the end of 2021, IVP published a new book by Paul Beasley-Murray, 'There is Hope! Preaching at Funerals'. In this interview, missionary John Dyer shares a bit about the impact it's having around the ...

The IVP April 2022 Releases

For April 2022, we are publishing a new commentary on Luke, a thoughtful book looking back, and four refreshed Bible Speaks Today volumes. Read on to find out ...

P. T. Forsyth: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century

To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP ...

The IVP May 2022 Releases

It's a bumper crop of titles from us this month - with devotional, theological and academic books we are publishing something for everyone to dig deeper into the ...

Why We Should Care About Earth Day

The 22nd of April is Earth Day. Should we care?  Consider a biblical perspective, and save on some key ...

20% Off Mental Health Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we've put together a selection of IVP titles that encourage and support mental health, from inspirational biographies to insightful books on mindfulness and self-care. All 20% Off this ...

Guest Post: On Faith and Addiction

Ally Gordon, author of 'Why Art Matters', offers up a searing and personal blog post about 'The Wolf at the ...

The IVP June 2022 Releases

What are we publishing in June 2022? Read on to find out ...

Looking Toward Recovery with Sharon Hastings

IVP is delighted to share that we've signed a second book from Sharon ...

James Denney: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century

To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources. ...

J. I. Packer: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century

To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources. ...

IVP Authors at Keswick 2022

As well as publishing the Theme Book, Study Guide and Food for the Journey devotionals, IVP is delighted that a number of our authors are speaking at the Keswick Convention this ...

Tyndale Fellowship Conference 2022

The Tyndale Fellowship Conference is taking place this week and we've included some IVP titles that will be discussed during the six study groups across the ...

An Interview with Paul Overland

To mark the publication of the latest volume in the Apollos Old Testament Commentary, we asked author of the entry on Proverbs, a few ...

British Book and Production Awards 2022

We're thrilled to announce that IVP's John Stott On Creation Care has been shortlisted for best jacket/cover design by the British Book and Production Awards. ...

Paul Mallard Guest Post: Don’t Get Stuck - avoiding decision paralysis

Paul Mallard, author of Invest Your Future, writes about how to avoid decision paralysis and trust God to lead you in his ...

The IVP November 2022 Releases

Sneaking in just before Christmas are three brilliant books that would make great gifts for Christians, at different stages of ...

The IVP February 2023 Releases

February 2023 sees a trio of new titles - touching on friendship, church and suffering - that engage with some of the issues raised in the COVID-19 Pandemic, but touch on timeless ...

Blue Monday Week: Save 10% on Mental Health Resources

This week is Blue Monday week, and we've put together a selection of IVP titles that encourage and support mental health, from inspirational biographies to insightful books on mindfulness and self-care. All 10% OFF This ...

Andrew Bunt Speaking at Premier Unbelievable? Live Radio on Sexuality, Gender & Identity

Andrew Bunt, author of Finding Your Best Identity, will be speaking on Premier Unbelievable? Live on Sexuality, Gender & Identity on February 7th. Register Now to listen to the live event and join in the ...

Recent Awards and Recognition for IVP/Apollos titles

We are delighted when any of our books are carefully read and appreciated, but sometimes certain books get recognition beyond a good review. Two recent titles have been recognised in special ways in the first part of ...

The IVP March 2023 Release

What does life really look like? How does the Christian life change things? What does it mean to be 'in Christ'? These are just some of the questions that Clive Bowsher engages in 'Life in the Son', the latest volume in the NSBT ...

Changes to the IVP Team - a short update

At IVP we mostly like to share news about our books, but from time to time we have things to share that are a bit ...

The IVP April 2023 Releases

It's another great month of New Releases - with a Psalms Devotional, a new 'Black Dictionary', and some updated BST ...

Dictionary of Paul and His Letters: Why a Second Edition?

In this extract from the preface to the second edition of Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, editors Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta share what's changed, and what hasn't, in this thoroughly revised and updated edition of a classic reference work. ...

An Interview with the editors of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition

To celebrate the publication of the second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letter, IVP interviewed editors Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta. Read the full conversation here. ...

Announcing a new co-editor for the NSBT: Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd

We are delighted to announce an additional editor for the New Studies in Biblical Theology ...

Radically Whole ECPA Finalist

Radically Whole, by David Gibson, has been selected as a finalist for the ECPA Christian Book Awards in the Bible Study Category! We're offering 20% OFF Radically Whole for the month of April to celebrate! ...

Praying for GAFCON

Chris Green is in Kigali, for a significant Anglican event. He's shared some prayer points. ...

Marking (What would have been) John Stott's 102nd Birthday

Today (The 27th of April 2023) would have been John Stott's 102nd Birthday; and to mark it IVP is offering £102 of savings on some of Stott's bestselling books in eBook ...

Coronation Sale: Enjoy 20% OFF the entire website

Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King Charles III this Saturday, the 6th of May, with 20% OFF our entire website until May ...

The IVP August 2023 Releases

Here's what's new from IVP for August ...

Apollos at the Evangelical Theological Society - San Antonio 2023

How Apollos/IVP is taking part in this years Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting, in San Antonio, ...

The IVP January 2024 Releases

With two very different new books, and four sensitively updated Old Testament BST volumes, 2024 is off to an exciting start for ...

Guest Post: On saving lives at sea - and souls on land

Mark Broadways ponders the relationship between his ministry in the church, and his volunteering with the ...

Blog Series: (re)Introducing the IVP Publishing Board

Who are the IVP Publishing Board? What do they do? And how do they keep IVP unique and ...

Guest Post: Recovery at Christmas

In this guest post, Sharon Hastings shares six proven strategies to engage with some of the perennial challenges to our mental health that can arise around ...

Reflections from an IVP Intern

C, who's been an intern with IVP this term, shares some thoughts on her experience with ...

The St Andrews Literature Festival

St Andrews are putting on a literature festival! Find out more ...

Seven Questions for Beth M. Stovell

We asked the new Apollos Old Testament Commentary (AOTC) editor, Beth M. Stovell, a few questions about her, and her hopes for the ministry of the AOTC ...

Announcing a New Editor for the Apollos Old Testament Commentary

We are delighted to announce a new co-editor for our high-level Old Testament commentary series, the Apollos Old Testament Commentary. Read on to find out ...

The IVP May 2024 Releases

We are really excited to share with you three new books - each in their own way breaking new ground for ...

The IVP June 2024 Releases

Ahead of the 2024 Keswick Convention, our June releases all dig deep into the Bible to help us live Resurrection ...

Press Release: A New Publishing Director for IVP

IVP is excited to announce the appointment of Thomas Creedy as our new Publishing ...

A Reading Group's Guide to: Imagination Manifesto by Ted Turnau and Ruth Naomi Floyd

A short reading guide to Imagination Manifesto by Ted Turnau and Ruth Naomi Floyd You could use this guide to work through the book yourself, or over three session in a small group, reading group, or similar context. In their Imagination Manifesto, Ted Turnau and Ruth Naomi Floyd look engagingly at how Christians should relate to the culture ...

Reflections from another IVP Intern

In the run up to Christmas, we had a recent graduate intern with us at IVP. From March to May, we were delighted to welcome a mother returning to the workplace after more than a decade. She shares her experience as an intern at ...

The IVP Autumn 2024 Releases

The IVP Autumn 2024 ReleasesWe’ve got seven (or possibly 8!) exciting releases over the final season of 2024 – read on to find out more about them.   The Forgotten Manifesto of Jesus Christian revival in Iran is spreading across the world. In this title, Phil Moore explores the particular form of this revival – The Forgotten Manifesto ...
  • 26 Aug 2024

A Reading Group's Guide to: Ed Shaw's Purposeful Sexuality

A Reading Group's Guide to: Ed Shaw's Purposeful SexualityAs a student at an Art School, I often come face to face with issues and questions about sexuality. Finding that these are broad and varied, I have found it difficult to remain Biblical and sensitive when dealing with issues that seem to constantly change. However, I found this book ...

Counter-rituals for the Christian creative

We are constantly surrounded by culture.  If you want to listen to music, you simply have to open your phone. If you want to watch a movie, or a TV show, there’s seemingly hundreds of streaming services clamouring for your attention. If you want to read a book, there’s libraries and book shops and online platforms (and the IVP website, of ...

Explore Our March New Releases

Discover the newly relaunched Dig Deeper series with fresh insights into Mark and Exodus, designed to transform your Bible study ...

The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist: 10th Anniversary Edition – Out This July

Andy Bannister’s witty apologetics classic returns this July in a tenth-anniversary edition with fresh chapters, updated resources, and more trademark ...

Why the New Atheism Died and Why People Are Surprisingly Open to Faith Again

As New Atheism fades, Andy Bannister explores why Gen Z is rediscovering faith and how Christians can respond to this surprising spiritual ...

September New Releases: Tim Patrick and Mark Greene on the Depth of the Gospel and Living Faith Every Day

This September, IVP introduces two new books: Tim Patrick’s The Amazing Depth of the Simplest Truth and Mark Greene’s Fruitfulness on the Frontline (10th Anniversary Edition). Both will inspire you to rediscover the richness of the gospel and live it out in everyday ...

A God of Amazing Restoration: Hope for Those Who Think They’ve Gone Too Far

Guest post by Marcus A. Mininger. Many feel they’ve wandered too far for God to forgive them, yet throughout Scripture we see His grace restoring the fallen again and ...

How Gratitude Can Heal a Divided World: Girma Bishaw on The Gratitude Way

Girma Bishaw shares how a biblical vision of gratitude can transform hearts, communities, and even ...

Called to Care: A Conversation with Jo Knight on Faith, Justice & Creation Care

Jo Knight shares the heart behind Called to Care, exploring how Christians can respond with hope, justice, and faithful action in a world facing climate ...

Revising The Mission of God: Christopher J H Wright on God’s Magnificent Plan

In this reflective post, Christopher J. H. Wright explains why revising The Mission of God required deep engagement with critiques, new scholarship, and the enduring conviction that the Bible’s grand narrative reveals God’s mission for all ...

April New Releases: Resilient Soul Care and Rediscovering Our Humanity

Explore two new April releases that encourage deeper faith, resilient soul care, and a renewed biblical vision of what it means to be ...