Contemporary Issues
IVP is at the cutting edge of contemporary life, producing books that speak to our post-modern culture. Among them you will find topical social issues, cultural analysis, and ethical dilemmas.
But is it Real?
A Christian apologist answers questions people are asking today. A skilful unpicking of irrational arguments and philosophies that much of today's rejection of God is based on.
Mend the Gap
Jason Gardner shows how the growing chasm between the generations was created, including the hapless role of the church. With unshaken hope he provides practical ways forward for churches to mend the gap.
Get a Life
Too many of us are worn out by work. Our families and friends bear the brunt. Paul Valler uncovers the root cause of our symptoms and shows how we can really achieve the shalom-filled life.
Planetwise
Having been asked repeatedly for accessible biblical material on creation care, the author decided to write it himself, thereby plugging a gap in the market! Caring for our planet is integral to our Christian faith, something that will have ramifications for the whole of our lives. Here is a message to honour our Creator. It will free us up, not tie us up in legalistic knots.
Beyond the Edge
Hazel Rolston longed to be a perfect wife and mother. She yearned to relate to people at church. But the reality was so different. Join her in her painful struggle for survival and renewed faith in the God of her childhood.
The Future of Justification
Tom Wright's rearticulation of the New Testament theology of the gospel and justification by faith has exerted significant influence amongst scholars and the wider Christian public. John Piper offers a fruitful engagement with, and critique of, Wright's position.
Walking with Gay Friends
A vital resource to enable Christians to see gay people as a missionfield and to support fellow Christians who struggle with their sexuality in their choice of a biblical lifestyle.
Zion's Christian Soldiers?
Christian Zionism has had a significant influence on attitudes towards the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Middle East. Stephen Sizer provides an introduction to Christian Zionism with a clear response based on a careful study of relevant biblical texts.
The Gods of War
Meic Pearse argues that the principal causes of war are culture and greed. Analysing global history and current events, he shows that the worst wars have been produced by irreligion, and that secularism does violence to religion and traditional cultures.
Total Church
A presentation of the biblical principles behind the authors' church planting initiatives, interwoven with many practical examples and helpful illustrations.
Cross and Crescent
This acclaimed introduction to the faith and practice of Islam has been completely updated, with four brand new chapters added, to help Christians better understand Muslims and Islam in a rapidly changing world.
The War on Terror
As incidence of terrorism increases at home and abroad, and the war on terror mounts, how can Christians respond? Nick Solly Megoran provides acute political analysis combined with rich biblical insight and true stories of Christian courage in the face of adversity. He will equip the reader to make informed judgments about the war on terror, as well as practical - and radical - responses.
Black Voices
First-person accounts of black British Christians over the past 250 years, encompassing subjects like work, family, faith, hopes and ambitions. Intimate portraits, all part of a rich and fascinating seam of British history that has been largely ignored.
When Enough is Enough
This volume offers a Christian framework for sustainable development of the earth's resources. The contributors include some of the world's experts on the subject. Based on the joint Christians in Science, John Ray Initiative and Victoria Institute conference in 2005.
Fabricating Jesus
Some contemporary critical study of the Gospels has distorted them and rendered the Jesus of history unrecognizable, and controversial claims stir up attention in the popular media. Craig Evans examines the methods and biases of influential interpreters and popularizers.