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- 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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 14 May 2021
Why Art Matters: An Online Event
Read on for details of an exciting launch event for 'Why Art Matters' - including a way to get the book ahead of publication ...
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 ...
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 ...
What is Biblical Theology? The Details Matter
In the final part of his mini-series on what Biblical Theology is, Guest Blogger Andy Patton marvels at how every detail in the Bible is vital to understand ...
5 Minutes With Tim Chester
5 Minutes with Tim Chester
Dr Tim Chester is the pastor with Grace Church Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire, a faculty member of Crosslands Training and chair of Keswick Ministries. He is the author of over 40 books including Sent: Serving God’s Mission. He will present at the upcoming Keswick Convention in July. Ahead of the ...
- Tom Creedy
- 31 Oct 2022
10 Ways to Celebrate the Reformation
Looking for a way to celebrate Reformation Day today? Check out our blog post on 10 Ways to Celebrate the ...
- 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 ...
A Chat with Philip Duce
On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther posted his ninety-five theses on the castle church door in Wittenberg. More than any other event, this is what set the Reformation in motion.
More than five hundred years on, the Reformation still has important things to say.
We chatted with editor Philip Duce about working on this remarkable ...
- Catherine Reynolds
- 25 May 2018
Back to the Backlist
For Christians who want to get the most of the Bible, delve into these books about engaging with God’s ...
- Tom Creedy
- 31 May 2021
The IVP June 2021 Releases
After a bumper crop in May, we've got two very special releases for June, as well as an update on the ESV Search the Scriptures ...
6 Things I Loved About the Keswick Convention
IVP Senior Editor Eleanor Trotter attended the Keswick Convention last week. Here, she shares six things she loved about her time ...
- authise authise
- 8 Aug 2019
What is Economic Justice? and What Does the Bible Have to Say About It?
What does economic justice have to do with Scripture? Economist, theologian, and church minister Andrew Hartropp is convinced that from Scripture, God loves justice. He believes that the roots of economic justice are found in God and in his character and it is vital then that we explore Scripture and let it re-shape the way we live. In the ...
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 ...
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 ...
- Charisa Gunasekera
- 21 Jul 2023
IVP authors at Keswick 2023
We are proud to be the publishing partner for Keswick Ministries who exist to inspire and equip Christians to love and live for Christ in His world; and one of the best-known ways that Keswick do that is through their annual conventions, running for three weeks in the beautiful setting of ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 9 Jul 2025
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 ...
John Stott on Unity
In this special guest post for our #SeasonofStott, Mark Meynell unpacks John Stott's teaching about the unity of the ...
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 ...
- authise authise
- 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 Dec 2022
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 25 Aug 2021
The IVP September 2021 Releases
With the final quarter of the year featuring some really exciting publishing from us here at IVP, here's what's coming out in September ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 1 Dec 2025
Numbers 20–36 by L. Michael Morales Wins Award of Distinction at The Gospel Coalition Book Awards 2025
L. Michael Morales’s Numbers 20–36 has received The Gospel Coalition’s Award of Distinction for Biblical Studies, recognising its outstanding theological depth and scholarly ...
- 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 ...
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 ...
A Tribute to Peter Maiden
"We do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope" (1Thess. 4:13b.)
IVP Editor Eleanor Trotter offers her tribute to Peter Maiden, 'A Radical ...
- Laura Barry
- 17 Jun 2025
How Can Christians Share the Gospel in a Secular Age: IVP at the Cambridge Apologetics Conference 2025
Join leading IVP authors at the Cambridge Apologetics Conference (27–28 June) as they explore how imagination and reason together can help us share the gospel clearly in today’s ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 15 Sept 2025
London Book Launch: The Gratitude Way by Girma Bishaw
Join us on 6th October at Westminster Chapel, London, as Girma Bishaw launches The Gratitude Way—a powerful call to live with gratitude that heals, reconciles, and brings ...
- Tom Creedy
- 23 Jul 2021
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 ...
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 ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 21 Jan 2026
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 ...
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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- Tom Creedy
- 27 Feb 2023
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 ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 2 Mar 2026
New Releases This March
Discover two inspiring new IVP book releases this March. 605 Everyday Miracles shares real stories of healing today, while Job (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary) helps readers explore the Bible’s profound reflections on ...
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 ...
- authise authise
- 20 Jun 2019
Introducing Scattered and Gathered: Equipping disciples for the frontline
Rev Dr Neil Hudson introduces us to Scattered and Gathered, a new book for church ...
Why Write about Illumination?
In this extract from his new book, pastor and theologian Ike Miller unpacks why he chose to write on Illumination, often a neglected ...
We All Need Encouragement
Book blogger Ruth Clemence reflects on the work of Christian ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 19 Aug 2025
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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Laura Barry
- 19 Jan 2023
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 ...
- Emma Collins
- 2 Dec 2021
Remembering Melvin Tinker
With the news that Melvin Tinker has gone home, we share a few tributes and memories of this 'thoughtful, faithful ...
Theological Triage
Jonathan Lamb unpacks the idea of 'Theological Triage' in the context of relationships between ...
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
- 26 Sept 2022
In memory of Frank Entwistle, 1937-2022
We were saddened to hear that Revd Frank Entwistle, former Publishing Director of IVP from 1976 to 2002, went to be with the Lord on 4th September 2022. ...
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 Jul 2021
No Place for God? Civility and Cancel Culture
Author and pastor Pete Nicholas ponders if our 'cancel culture' is redeemable or ...
- 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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 Jan 2021
Guest Post: What's Not to Like? Social Media and the Capitol Hill Riots
Jeremy Peckham, an AI expert and author of Masters or Slaves? AI and the future of humanity shares his perspective on the complex relationship between social media and the recent events in the ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 2 Jun 2022
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.
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- Tom Creedy
- 18 May 2022
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 22 Jul 2022
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
Jim Packer on Austin Farrer
J. I. Packer was a lifelong Anglican, committed to dialogue with Christians of all kinds, from his own evangelical convictions. He contributed the entry on Austin Marsden Farrer to the New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic, reproduced ...
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 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 ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 5 Feb 2026
February New Releases
February’s new releases invite the church to rediscover Christ-centred leadership and the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit in a changing ...
- authise authise
- 6 Jun 2019
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 ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 18 Mar 2026
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 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 ...
How do we develop more integrity?
If one of your New Years’ resolutions was to show up on time, keep your word, take more responsibility, or listen more, your intention is to practise integrity.
Carolyn Nystrom provides useful advice on how to build more integrity into not just your everyday life, but your being.
The commitment to integrity is life-altering. It profoundly ...
- authise authise
- 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 ...
- 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
- 16 Feb 2021
The Biblical Basis for fighting Climate Change
Wondering how to think biblically about creation care, climate change, and environmentaL stewardship? Start ...
- Laura Barry
- 10 Oct 2022
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 ...
What is Biblical Theology?
Andy Patton, author of the Three Things Newsletter, introduces his guest blog series on Biblical ...
Youth Ministry that’s Genuinely Relevant without Faking It
There’s a classic episode of The Simpsons where Ned Flanders, the show’s exorbitantly cheesy Christian stereotype, runs a Bible study in his home. The group has one teenager – an air-headed bully called Jimbo. In order to keep the study relevant to Jimbo, Ned keeps throwing in techy terms, ‘Now let us download the holy tweet ...
The curse of ‘It’s never worked before’
Tim Gough is on our blog today, discussing how you can improve your ministry with a simple shift in your ...
Guest Post: Panxiety
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 interacts with ...
Will You Influence Wisely?
We hear a lot of talk about influence today - whethe in the context of leadership, the church, or social media. What might it look like to apply God's wisdom to this aspect of our ...
- Tom Creedy
- 27 Nov 2023
The most important, least talked about relationship...
Phil Knox, author of 'The Best of Friends', shares about an exciting way to share a significant gift with ...
- 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 ...
- authise authise
- 27 Jun 2019
Remembering Uncle John: A friend for the world
Mark Meynell, Europe & Caribbean Director for Langham Preaching reflects on the legacy of John ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Identity Politics
In this edited extract from Why Trust the Bible? Amy Orr-Ewing opens up the complex subject of identity ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 Nov 2020
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 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 ...
What can Head Coverings Teach us about Church Unity?
For many evangelicals, head coverings are a historical oddity. But Jonathan Lamb has recent experience of this being a live issue. In this blog post, he explores how that can help us talk about ...
- Laura Barry
- 3 Mar 2022
What should Christians learn about leadership from Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’?
With the publication of Powerful Leaders? this month, IVP's Publishing Director, Caleb Woodbridge, ponders what Christians should learn about leadership from Boris Johnson’s ...
- authise authise
- 14 Jun 2019
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 12 May 2022
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 ...
- 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
- 31 May 2022
Looking Toward Recovery with Sharon Hastings
IVP is delighted to share that we've signed a second book from Sharon ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 20 Aug 2025
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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 23 Oct 2021
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 ...
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 25 Jan 2021
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 ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 Sept 2021
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 ...
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