Search results for: 'worships'
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 18 Mar 2026
Great Suffering, Greater Wisdom: An Author Q&A With Dennis Tucker
In this Q&A, Dennis Tucker invites us to wrestle with suffering through Job—and to trust that God is still good and worthy of our ...
Nations Under God?
Chris Wright pulls no punches in this blog post, as he ponders the danger of linking the name of God to national ...
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 ...
- Laura Barry
- 14 Apr 2022
IVP Authors at Spring Harvest 2022
Spring Harvest at Minehead starts next week and we're thrilled that many of our talented IVP authors are participating at events throughout the week. To celebrate we're offering 20% off books from authors speaking at Spring ...
Give a book, get a book
Get the ebook of some of our favourite titles for FREE when you purchase the physical book. A great way to buy a gift, and enjoy a good book yourself this ...
- Emma Collins
- 10 Mar 2021
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 ...
What have our Idols ever done for Us?
In this edited extract from his forthcoming 'Here Are Your Gods!', Chris Wright challenges us to consider why we put so much hope in fallible people, fallen ideas, and sinful ...
Systematic Theology: The Playlists
For the new edition of Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology, we've compiled playlists based on the hymns and contemporary worship songs he recommends at the end of each ...
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- 25 Jul 2019
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Self Care MOT for Youth Workers
Youth workers have a lot demanded of them – socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Self-care is essential as a youth worker. Tim Gough takes us through some practical advice that will help you take care of yourself while you take care of ...
- Emma Collins
- 25 Mar 2021
Spring Harvest Home 2021
From the 4th to 8th April, Spring Harvest 2021 will be taking place online as Spring Harvest Home. This year's theme is Unrivalled: Why we worship. With the line-up announced we are delighted to see IVP authors taking part in this event.
These include:
- Phil Knox
- Mark Greene
- Sam Hargreaves and Sara Hargreaves
Check out ...
- Tom Creedy
- 21 Mar 2024
The St Andrews Literature Festival
St Andrews are putting on a literature festival! Find out more ...
Pilgrim Theology
Or, alternatively, why a technical book of proper theology might be exactly what you need as you journey with Jesus, this year and ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 26 Mar 2025
Key Themes in Exodus
Explore how the book of Exodus reveals God's name, redemption, presence, and purpose—and why it still matters ...
What's Stopping Us?
First published in IDEA magazine, Gavin Calver invites us to consider stepping out of our comfort zone and being the church fully ...
Our Future Unity
In his final blog post for the release of 'Essentially One', Jonathan Lamb looks forward to the future of all ...
- Laura Barry
- 3 Nov 2022
BOOK LAUNCH: Smuggling Jesus Back Into the Church - 11th November, 8pm
Join us for a launch of Andrew Fellows’ new book, Smuggling Jesus Back Into the Church, on 11th November, 8 pm, in person or on ...
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 ...
The IVP November 2019 Releases
After our bumper crop of October titles, and ahead of Advent and Christmas, our November releases address some of the big questions of identity, and draw richly on the Old ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 29 Apr 2026
IVP Authors Join the Conversation at Tyndale Fellowship Conference 2026
This summer, IVP authors will join scholars, theologians and church leaders at the Tyndale Fellowship Conference 2026 for three days of biblical scholarship, worship and shared ...
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- 20 Mar 2019
Treating mum this Mother's Day
Need some inspiration for Mother's Day? We have some last minute gift ideas for book-loving mums ...
5 Minutes with Melvin Tinker
Melvin Tinker is a respected bible teacher who's latest book is a robust and worshipful celebration of who Jesus really ...
- Tom Creedy
- 1 Mar 2023
Life in the Son: UNION Launch
We are really excited to be sharing 'Life in the Son' with the world - and it all begins with the official launch event at Union School of ...
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 ...
- Laura Barry
- 22 Jul 2024
IVP Authors at New Horizon 2024
Phil Knox and Catherine Campbell will be speaking at New Horizon ...
Systematic Theology: Why a Second Edition?
In this extract from the preface to the second edition of his well known 'Systematic Theology', Wayne Grudem shares what's changed, and what hasn't, in this modern ...
Why Does the Reformation Matter?
Why Does the Reformation Matter? What was it all about? How is it still relevant to us today, in a world built on instant access to information and ...
Carefree, not Careless
In this blog post based on his final book, Peter Maiden writes about how a godly graditude can change the way that we live in the here and ...
- Tom Creedy
- 12 Sept 2022
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 30 Oct 2020
The IVP November 2020 Releases
Our November 2020 Releases are imminent, and we are so excited to share them with ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 9 Apr 2026
Healing Beyond the Headlines: Chloe Swart on 605 Everyday Miracles
In 605 Everyday Miracles, Chloe Swart shares real-life stories of healing to inspire Christians to pray boldly and recognise God at work in everyday ...
- Emma Collins
- 4 May 2021
Reflections on John Stott by Amy Orr-Ewing
'I first met John Stott as a 19 year old university student. I was in my first year at Oxford studying theology in a faculty that regarded my evangelical faith as naïve and ...
- Laura Barry
- 22 Jul 2024
IVP Authors at Creation Fest 2024
Discover the amazing IVP authors speaking at Creation Fest this year - Dr Andy Bannister, Dr Amy Orr-Ewing and Phil ...
- Tom Creedy
- 24 Oct 2024
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 Oct 2023
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Five Solas - an extract from Sin and Grace by Tony Lane
Tony Lane summarises the Five Solas of the Reformation - and suggests two more that have emerged more recently, and less ...
- Tom Creedy
- 21 Jun 2021
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 ...
- Laura Barry
- 23 Jun 2025
Tyndale Fellowship 2025: IVP Authors at the Heart of Evangelical Scholarship
Discover how IVP authors and editors are shaping this year’s Tyndale Fellowship Conference with faithful, accessible scholarship rooted in ...
- Tom Creedy
- 27 Oct 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 4 Feb 2021
Why Systematic Theology Matters
In this extract from his new book, Richard Brash explains why theology, and particularly systematic theology, matters to ...
John Stott on Love
In this special guest post as part of our #SeasonofStott, Elaine Storkey explores John Stott's profound teaching on ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 9 Aug 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 11 Jan 2022
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.
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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 ...
What is unconditional love?
What is unconditional love? Why don't we see much of it around? Is unconditional love fair? Liz Carter, author of Catching Contentment, asks what we can do to understand a kind of world-changing love, even in difficult ...
We Need to Talk About Unity
Over the weekend 'The UK Blessing' has provoked some great conversations about unity. But what is it? And how can we pray for ...
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 5 Oct 2020
Key Themes in Amos
Ahead of the publication this month of the new TOTC on Joel and Amos, here's an outline of the book and a summary of some of the key themes of Amos' Prophecy.
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- Tom Creedy
- 25 Apr 2022
John Stott: 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.
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- Laura Barry
- 4 Jul 2022
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 ...
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- 8 Jul 2019
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Seeking First the Christendom?
In this edited extract from 'Here Are Your Gods!', Chris Wright challenges disciples as to whether we are seeking first the Kingdom, or attempting to build Christendom ...
- Laura Barry
- 31 Oct 2022
Guest Blog Post: Why the Church Needs Reformation and Revival
Andrew Fellows, author of Smuggling Jesus Back Into The Church, explores why the church needs reformation and ...
- authise authise
- 14 Feb 2020
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?
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- Tom Creedy
- 17 Apr 2024
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 22 Jan 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 1 May 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 Apr 2023
Praying for GAFCON
Chris Green is in Kigali, for a significant Anglican event. He's shared some prayer points.
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- Tom Creedy
- 11 Aug 2022
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 ...
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- 3 Jun 2019
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 30 Nov 2021
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.
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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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 Dec 2021
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.
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