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- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 2 Jun 2026
New This June: Two Books to Help You Engage More Deeply with Culture and Scripture
This June, we’re sharing two new insightful books from Andrew Bunt and Gerald Bray on culture, identity and the church’s long history of reading Scripture. ...
Did God Command Genocide?
In this edited extract from his new book Including the Stranger, David Firth unpacks the problem posed by some contemporary readings of the New Testament. The answer, in his view, is more complex than we might think. Scroll down for some related ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 17 Sept 2025
Unmuted – Speaking to Be Heard: Book Launch & Celebration Event
Join us in Milton Keynes for the launch of Unmuted: Speaking to Be Heard, and be equipped to build churches where every voice ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 28 May 2026
UK Launch of Called to Care by Jo Knight
Join Jo Knight for the UK launch of Called to Care, a hopeful conversation on how Christians can respond faithfully to climate, poverty and justice in divided ...
- Charisa Gunasekera
- 20 Apr 2023
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.
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- Sarah Head
- 27 Feb 2018
Lenten Calendar: Invest Your Disappointments
As we spend Lent meditating on the idea of sacrifice, let’s also take this time to reflect on any disappointments in our lives and how we can learn from ...
- authise authise
- 6 Jan 2020
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Nov 2023
(re)Introducing the IVP Publishing Board: Seidel Abel Boanerges
As part of our blog series on the IVP Publishing Board, Seidel Abel Boanerges introduces ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 25 Apr 2025
IVP and Apollos April 2025 Releases
Explore April’s IVP and Apollos releases—thoughtful theological works engaging identity, mission, and Scripture with scholarly depth and a global voice.
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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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 8 Mar 2022
Celebrate International Women's Day (with good books!)
Did you know that today, Tuesday the 8th of March 2022, is International Women's ...
John Stott on Mission
In this short post for our #SeasonofStott, Julia E M Cameron sums up Stott's thinking on mission: Succinct, Seminal, ...
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 ...
What does the Bible say about the foundations of our trust in God? Part II
Felicity MacKenzie continues her blog series on trusting God, by digging deeper into what the Bible ...
- Vita Tocilovska
- 3 Dec 2018
Starting Your Devotional Journey
Making time for devotions each day can bring some peace and calm to our busy lives. We’ve chosen three devotional books designed to keep us connected to God and our faith, even when we’re stressed and busy. Building in time every day for devotional reading can remind us of what is most important to ...
- Tom Creedy
- 1 Feb 2022
The IVP February 2022 Releases
February 2022 sees four exciting new titles from IVP. Read on to find out ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 3 Jun 2026
Celebrating the Legacy of William Wilberforce at The Integrity Fix Launch
More than 400 people gathered at Holy Trinity Clapham to celebrate the launch of Jago Wynne’s The Integrity Fix and to reflect on the lasting influence of William Wilberforce’s faith, integrity and courage for our lives and society ...
- authise authise
- 5 Apr 2019
A New Take on Stott
In this exciting series, pastor Tim Chester has updated Stott’s classic book The Contemporary Christian for a new generation of readers to engage with. This new serial format guides readers through Stott’s work with additions and questions from Chester that allows readers to think through each aspect and ...
- Tom Creedy
- 24 Feb 2022
Forty Women: The First IVP Book on Prayermate, for Lent
Interested in reading about the women of the bible, who frame the story of Jesus from Eden to Easter, but haven't got the print book? We've got you ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 16 Oct 2024
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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
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 ...
What is Biblical Theology? The Bible is a Divine Book
Andy Patton continues his series of guest blogs exploring and explaining what biblical theology actually ...
- Tom Creedy
- 1 Nov 2022
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 Apr 2023
FREE EBOOKS: Understanding Anglicanism and Praying for GAFCON IV
As well as praying for the delegates to, and statements from, GAFCON IV, we also want to resource Christians around the world with tools to understand Anglicanism and the issues at ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 14 Apr 2026
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 ...
- 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 ...
Remembering Martyn Lloyd-Jones
On the eve of the 39th anniversary of his death, we remember 'The Doctor' with this short piece by J. I. Packer. Whether you remember Lloyd-Jones' preaching, or have never heard of him, we'd love to introduce you to this great teacher and pastor.
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Learning from the past
In this second edited extract from his forthcoming book, Calum MacKellar explains why those working in the field of genetic selection often avoid the term ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Mar 2023
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 ...
- Charisa Gunasekera
- 13 Apr 2023
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.
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- Tom Creedy
- 16 Apr 2025
IVP is Growing: Meet our new Marketing Manager!
We recently hired a new Marketing Manager, Rochelle Owusu-Antwi. Just as we did with our Publishing Board, we asked her some questions, to fuel readers' prayers.
1. Who are you and what is your role at IVP?
My name is Rochelle and I am the Marketing Campaigns Manager. I am responsible for ensuring IVP and Apollos titles are marketed to ...
- Tom Creedy
- 30 Aug 2022
Thomas F. Torrance: 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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- Tom Creedy
- 1 Jun 2022
God's Church for God's World: Table of Contents
Listen to voices in the Church of England ahead of the Lambeth Conference? Take a closer ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 May 2024
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 ...
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- 3 May 2019
The Last Things
Author David A Höhne introduces his new book, The Last Things, with an specially selected excerpt and asks engaging discussion ...
Our Future Unity
In his final blog post for the release of 'Essentially One', Jonathan Lamb looks forward to the future of all ...
- Tom Creedy
- 29 Apr 2024
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 Return of Eugenics?
In this short extract from the forthcoming Christianity and the New Eugenics, Calum MacKellar unpacks why Christians should be concerned about the return of some ...
- Tom Creedy
- 2 Jul 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 2 Oct 2023
The IVP October 2023 Releases
This October brings three exciting New Releases – a 365-day devotional, a thoughtful book on searching for trust and community in a time of moral outrage, and the latest volume in the NSBT ...
John Stott on Same Sex Relationships
In this bonus blog post for our #SeasonofStott, Tom Creedy reviews Stott's position on this contentious ...
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. ...
- 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 ...
Jim Packer on Baptism in the Spirit
J. I. Packer was a passionate disciple of Jesus, with a particular concern for the person and work of the Holy Spirit. He contributed the entry on Baptism in the Spirit to the New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic, reproduced here.
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- Tom Creedy
- 19 Jul 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 Aug 2021
Guest Post: Is Art Irrelevant?
Artist, and former UCCF Arts Network Staff Worker (London) Alex shares her reflections on Ally Gordon's new book Why Art ...
- Tom Creedy
- 10 Feb 2026
Tribute to Bruce Milne
A tribute to Bruce Milne (1940–2025), respected Bible teacher, pastor and author of Know the Truth, whose biblical teaching and writings continue to shape churches and theological students ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 18 Nov 2025
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 ...
Identity Politics
In this edited extract from Why Trust the Bible? Amy Orr-Ewing opens up the complex subject of identity ...
- Laura Barry
- 12 May 2022
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 ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 30 Oct 2025
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 10 Nov 2020
Systematic Theology: What actually is inerrancy?
In this edited extract from his Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem makes a positive case for what innerrancy actually ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 Dec 2023
Reflections from an IVP Intern
C, who's been an intern with IVP this term, shares some thoughts on her experience with ...
- Tom Creedy
- 16 Oct 2020
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 15 May 2023
Guest Blog: Know an anxious Christian? Five things you should say - and five you shouldn't!
Sharon Hastings, author of 'Wrestling With My Thoughts' and the forthcoming 'Tending to My Thoughts', writes about Anxiety for Mental Health Awareness ...
- Tom Creedy
- 1 Aug 2022
5 Questions for Sam Emadi
Sam Emadi's recently published NSBT volume focuses on the Joseph story in biblical theology. We asked him a few questions about the project and his ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Dec 2023
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 ...
- authise authise
- 22 Jul 2019
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 May 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 15 Apr 2024
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 ...
- authise authise
- 4 Mar 2020
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...








