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What even is Bible Study?

In this short extract from the ESV Search the Scriptures Bible, we offer one answer to the question, 'what even is Bible ...

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 ...
  • 18 Jun 2018

The Benefits of Leading a Bible Study

Participating in a Bible study group does wonderful things for you – spiritually, emotionally, and socially. It gives you an opportunity to discuss your beliefs with others in a non-judgmental environment, ask questions about what you’ve read and believe, engage more fully with your faith, scripture, church, and community.  A ...
  • 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 ...

Back to the Backlist

If you found our previous Bible Study Guides helpful, you’ll enjoy our new ones! ...
  • 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 ...
  • 22 Jan 2020

The IVP February 2020 Releases

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

Good News People Small Group Resources: A Free 6-Session Guide for Churches and House Groups

This free Good News People small group guide equips your church to grow in faith, share the gospel with confidence, and live out the good news of Jesus ...

The IVP January 2022 Releases*

Read on to discover the latest titles from IVP - our January 2022 ...
  • 29 Nov 2019

The IVP December 2019 Releases

After November comes December, and after Christmas in the grand story comes Easter. Alongside several newly redesigned Lifebuilder Bible Studies, we are excited to be publishing a new Lent book by Chris Wright with John ...
  • 31 Oct 2019

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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 17 Dec 2018

Catherine Campbell reflects on her journey

Catherine Campbell has enjoyed incredible success with Journey With Me, her new devotional. It makes a perfect Christmas gift.  What does she look forward to most in ...

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 ...
  • 7 Aug 2018

The Road to Journey with Me

You can learn a lot about yourself as an author when you’ve published your first few books. Ideas for more spring up in unexpected places. Here, Catherine Campbell chats with us about her new book Journey With ...
  • 10 Dec 2018

Putting Christ first in Christmas

Our new Web Content Assistant Glenn Cauchi reflects on the most important part of the holiday season – ensuring that, at Christmas, Christ comes ...

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! ...

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

Jeremy Peckham, author of Masters or Slaves, introduces his new small group ...

Catherine Campbell: Don’t Give Up… God Isn’t Finished With You Yet!

Catherine Campbell, author of God Isn't Finished With You Yet, shares inspirational life lessons on the importance of not giving ...

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 ...

Why Systematic Theology Matters

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

October New Releases: Books to Deepen Your Faith and Understanding of God’s Word

Discover IVP’s new October releases — thought-provoking books on gratitude, mission, Scripture, and spiritual growth to inspire your walk with God this ...

January New Releases: Celebrating Marriage & Rediscovering Matthew

January’s new releases explore faithful discipleship and God-honouring relationships, offering practical wisdom for intercultural marriage and a fresh invitation to be shaped by Jesus through Matthew’s ...

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 ...
  • 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

May-be Try Something New

We’re already nearing the end of April so if you’ve left behind some resolutions, get back on track! This month we are all about discovering new ideas, exploring them, and reflecting upon them. These books are hot topics that are constantly uprooted for debates and delve deep into the moral dilemmas that many people endure throughout ...
  • 23 Jul 2018

In our era of fake news, we need MORE > Truth

We chatted with Kristi Mair, author of MORE > Truth, about writing, philosophy, living as a Christian, and our relationship to information in our current political ...
  • 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 ...

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 ...

Treating mum this Mother's Day

Need some inspiration for Mother's Day? We have some last minute gift ideas for book-loving mums ...

IVP appoints new publishing director

It's an exciting time for IVP as we appoint our new Publishing Director, Caleb ...
  • 30 Oct 2019

Reading the Bible as a foreigner

David Firth, prolific IVP/Apollos author and Tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, discusses how his personal experience has shaped the way he has read scripture. This blog post is an edited extract from his new book, Including the Stranger: Foreigners in the Former ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...

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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 21 Apr 2020

What is Biblical Theology?

Andy Patton, author of the Three Things Newsletter, introduces his guest blog series on Biblical ...
  • 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 ...
  • 27 May 2020

The IVP June 2020 Releases

A very short introduction to our June 2020 ...
  • 11 Jun 2020

Learn to Live Wisely – an invitation to a journey

In this edited extract of the introduction to The Message of Wisdom, Daniel Estes invites readers to join him on a journey through the Bible, towards the wisdom that God offers to his ...
  • 20 Jul 2020

Remembering J. I. Packer - 1926-2020

With the news that J. I. Packer has gone home, we share a few tributes, resources and memories of this giant of ...
  • 27 Jul 2020

The IVP August 2020 Releases

August is traditionally a quieter month for IVP's publishing, but this year we've got a nice little quartet of releases, to help you dig deeper into the ...
  • 14 Sept 2020

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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • 27 Oct 2020

Can the Bible be Contradicted?

In this brief extract from his chapter on the truthfulness and trustworthiness of Scripture, Wayne Grudem explains why he believes that no new fact can ever contradict the ...
  • 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 ...
  • 20 Oct 2020

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 ...

The IVP November 2020 Releases

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

Key Themes in Hebrews

Ahead of the publication of the new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on Hebrews by David Peterson, here are some of the key themes of this epistle. ...

The IVP December 2020 Releases

Our final titles for 2020 - which won't quite be out in time for Christmas - showcase our focus on the Bible, with a new NSBT, Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, and two fresh new ...

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 ...

Key Themes in Jonah

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 ...

Key Themes in Micah

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. Today, we take a look at Micah. ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Writing on Mark

Tracy Cotterell, editor of the Gateway Seven series tells us about writing Mark - Living the Way of Jesus in the World, the final title in the ...

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. ...

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 ...

W. H. Griffith Thomas: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The IVP October 2022 Releases

For October 2022, we are publishing two new entries in key Apollos series, a careful look at the book of Galatians, and a book that just might engage your deconstructing ...

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 ...

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 ...

8 Questions for the new NSBT Co-editor - Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd

Ahead of announcing that Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd was joining D. A. Carson as co-editor of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series, we asked Ben a few ...

The IVP August 2023 Releases

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

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 ...

The IVP April 2024 Releases

A busy roster of Bible Speaks Today and classic commentary from IVP in April ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Key Themes in Exodus

Explore how the book of Exodus reveals God's name, redemption, presence, and purpose—and why it still matters ...

IVP Authors at EMA 2025: Preaching, Theology, and the Local Church

Join IVP authors at EMA 2025 as they equip pastors and leaders in preaching, gospel-shaped leadership, and engaging faithfully with ...

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 ...

Why We Need Good News People

 In this guest post, Phil Knox, co-author of Good News People, reflects on the importance of being good news people in a world full of bad ...

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 ...
  • 6 Apr 2020

John Stott on Prayer

In this blog post for #Seasonof Stott, Peter Harris of A Rocha remembers John Stott as a praying ...

The Bible Speaks Today: 2020 Refresh

Wondering about the new look Bible Speaks Today volumes, and the BST Bible? Why not take a peek ...
  • 6 May 2020

What is Biblical Theology? The Bible is a Human Book

Andy Patton continues his guest series thinking about Biblical Theology, pondering what it means to understand that the Bible is a human ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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 ...