Books published by Inter-Varsity Press

Reality and Other Stories invites you to consider how the stories we tell point beyond ourselves.

Alan J. Thompson offers a comprehensive introduction to Paul's New Testament letters to the Colossians and to Philemon in this new volume in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary series.

What is happening with the Church of England? God's Church for God's World explores the tumultuous recent history of Anglicanism, and sheds light on good news stories from across the country.

Thomas A. Noble and Jason S. Sexton offer a thorough introduction to and appraisal of twelve leading British evangelical theologians of the twentieth century.

A new study of the apostle Paul's theology of divine glory, part of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series.

Part of the LifeBuilder Bible Studies series, Belonging features 9 studies on inclusion, exploring how God's deep love and acceptance leads us to offer the same to others.

Part of the LifeBuilder Bible Studies series, Gratitude features 8 Bible study sessions to remind you of the importance of showing gratitude for what God has done and reorient you around God's grace.

There is Hope offers ideas and examples for funeral sermons, along with practical advice and guidance for preaching at a funeral, from a veteran pastor.

Uncover the choice between blessings and curses, life and death, in this updated edition of The Message of Deuteronomy, part of the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.

John Stott on Creation Care brings together all of John Stott's teachings about the environment for the first time, to show why creation care is an important part of a life of radical discipleship.

Fresh study of a key theological issue in the Old Testament book of Job

In this revised and updated edition of Why?, Sharon Dirckx takes an honest look at evil and pain in our world to answer the question: why does God allow suffering?

New edition of an established New Testament textbook

The first authorized biography of John Stott. Timothy Dudley-Smith tells the story of the first forty years in the life of one of the great Christian leaders of this century. He places his subject in the context of his times. John Stott has been a key player in a remarkable resurgence among evangelicals, yet when he was ordained in 1945 it seemed that evangelicals, would be little more than a marginalized remnant.Tracing the formative processes shaping his life and character, Timothy Dudley-Smith draws on John Stott's unpublished letters, diaries and other papers. In the light of them it becomes clear why this multi-gifted man preferred the simple vocation of a local Christian minister to high rank in the church.This engaging and intelligent biography uncovers the secret of John Stott's worldwide impact upon contemporary Christianity - the impact of a preacher passionately discovering the validity of a biblical and reasoned faith in a troubled and tormented century.

In Powerful Leaders? Marcus Honeysett explores why Christian leaders come to abuse their position and power - and what we can do to prevent it.

Questions about the nature of Christian leadership and authority, attitudes toward wealth and materialism, proper responses to cults, the role of women in the church, and even the validity of the institution of marriage are not new. Paul addressed these issues in personal letters to Timothy and Titus as leaders of first-century congregations in Ephesus and Crete. What he had to say to them is as relevant to us as today's newspaper headlines.

In this work, the Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Oxford University illuminates the nature of Christian ethics with thought and learning. By grounding Christian ethics in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he avoids a revealed ethics that has no contact with the created order and one that is purely naturalistic.

The miracle of being forgiven is perhaps equaled only by the wonder of also being trusted again. That wondrous experience in the life of Simon Peter ultimately produced remarkable letters, full of warning and hope, solemn instruction and glorious promise. Because of that grace in Peter's past, his words in the book of 2 Peter are able to strengthen we who are his brothers and sisters in faith. Jude follows 2 Peter, yet because of its brevity and difficult message it is one of the most neglected books of Scripture. Still, it too reflects God's redemptive story and offers important insight for God's people. In this volume, Robert Harvey and Philip H. Towner delve into 2 Peter and Jude, exploring issues of authorship, canonicity, purpose and themes and ultimately showing how they relate to the life of the church.

If ever there was a hostile environment for the gospel, it was the strife-torn, ethnically diverse backwater of the Roman Empire known as Palestine following the ascension of Jesus. But the gospel thrived--beginning from Jerusalem and spreading throughout Judea, Samaria and the rest of the known world. In Acts, the sequel to his Gospel, Luke tells how the Holy Spirit transformed a ragtag band of believers into a unified, world-engaging church. And as William Larkin explores this narrative of the early church, he offers inspiration and insight for readers who wonder how the gospel may be advanced in the increasingly divided and skeptical culture of the late twentieth century. In this clear, incisive commentary, readers will find an introduction with background material concerning authorship, date and purpose, as well as a summary of important theological themes. A passage-by-passage exposition follows that focuses on understanding what significance Acts had for its original readers in order to see its relevance for the church today. Students, pastors, Bible teachers and everyone who wants to understand the message of Matthew for the church will benefit from this excellent resource.

Andrew Comiskey draws on his experience leading the recovery ministry Desert Stream Ministries to share the experience of six individuals â " some married and some single â " as they journey through to sexual healing. He addresses a wide range of practical issues, from sexual addiction and pornography to recovery from sexual abuse to same-sex attraction. He also includes biblical, theological and psychological principles for healing with each story.Helpful for counsellors and those struggling with sexuality on a number of levels, Naked Surrender offers strong grounding in a healthy approach to sexuality for today's cultural context.