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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 ...

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 ...

Scripture - Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture

In the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture Series, world-leading evangelical scholars bring biblical studies and theological disciplines into conversation. This blog post highlights those volumes in the series that focus particularly on ...

Doctrine - Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture

In the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture series, world-leading evangelical scholars bring biblical studies and theological disciplines into conversation. This blog post highlights those volumes in the series that focus particularly on Doctrinal ...
  • 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 ...
  • 4 Nov 2019

Why the Former Prophets?

David Firth, prolific IVP/Apollos author and Tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, shares why he chose to focus on the Former Prophets, rather than the more obvious legal texts of the Old Testament. This blog post is an edited extract from his new book, Including the Stranger: Foreigners in the Former Prophets ...
  • 22 Jan 2020

The IVP February 2020 Releases

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

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 ...

IVP Early Career Philosopher of Religion Contest

The winners of this year's ‘Early-Career Philosopher of Religion’ ...

This is not a Commentary.

Samuel Emadi's Prisoner to Prince, the latest NSBT, is not a commentary on Genesis 37-50, but it digs deep into the Joseph story. Read this short extract to find out ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Life in the Son: Exploring Participation and Union with Christ in John’s Gospel and Letters

Clive Bowsher's Life in the Son, the latest NSBT, is the first book-length treatment of the theme of union with Christ across the Johannine corpus, interpreting oneness and ‘in-one-another’ relationship with Christ in John’s Gospel and letters. Read this short extract to find out ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
  • 29 Jun 2018

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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 4 Jan 2019

God helps chase away the January blues

We always look forward to the New Year, but the January blues can hit not long after the celebratory fireworks have died out. We might have lost loved ones over the holiday or be returning to work battling through a flu.  There are countless articles, papers, blog posts, and books about the management of negative feelings. When we trust God ...

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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 13 Jan 2020

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 ...
  • 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. ...
  • 4 Feb 2020

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. ...
  • 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. ...
  • 25 Mar 2020

A Letter to my Sixteen-Year-Old Self

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

John Stott on Identity

In this special guest post for our #SeasonofStott, Sean Doherty, Principal of Trinity College Bristol, digs into Stott's teaching on ...
  • 18 Apr 2020

John Stott on Unity

In this special guest post for our #SeasonofStott, Mark Meynell unpacks John Stott's teaching about the unity of the ...
  • 3 Apr 2020

John Stott on Devotion

In this post for our #SeasonofStott, Mark Greene from LICC ponders how John Stott's Devotion was to Christ above and in ...

The Bible Speaks Today: 2020 Refresh

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

What is Biblical Theology?

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

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 ...
  • 15 Jun 2020

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 ...
  • 10 Jul 2020

Moments of Illumination

Ike Miller focuses on two 'moments of illumination' in John, which teach us about God and how God communicates with ...
  • 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 ...

IVP at Forum

With Forum online this year we've got some nice discounts on books by a number of ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Phil's Top Titles of 2020

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

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Guest Post: 7 Conversations

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

The IVP February 2022 Releases

February 2022 sees four exciting new titles from IVP. Read on to find out ...

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 ...

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. E. Sangster: 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The St Andrews Literature Festival

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

The IVP April 2024 Releases

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

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 ...

Key Themes in 1 Peter

With Wayne Grudem's much-anticipated revised Tyndale New Testament Commentary on 1 Peter publishing last month, here's a look at the key themes and some essential background to this intriguing New Testament ...

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 ...
  • 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 ...

Treating mum this Mother's Day

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

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 ...
  • 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...