Special Editions of Classic Works with Enduring Impact
Since 1947 InterVarsity Press has been publishing thoughtful Christian books that serve the university, the church, and the world. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we published these special editions of select iconic and bestselling books from throughout our history. The IVP Signature Collection represents a wide range of authors, topics, and genres and also includes selected accompanying Bible studies.
How to Give Away Your Faith: "A tremendous help in witnessing."
—Billy Graham
Free at Last?: "The scope of the gospel must be engaged in the black experience. Dr. Ellis is a brilliant theologian and sage! I recommend Free at Last? as foundational cross-ethnic reading for thinking through and dealing with the issues of today. "
—Eric M. Mason, lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship Church, Philadelphia
The God Who Is There: "Francis Schaeffer was a reading, listening, thinking man. He had his finger on the pulse of ongoing cultural trends and had an unusual gift for communicating key ideas at a nontechnical level. In this postmodern era his approach to evangelism and discipling remains supremely relevant."
—J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God
The Heart of Racial Justice: "What Rick and Brenda do in this biblically grounded book is to make reconciliation practical through the example of their friendship, reflecting on those who have gone on before them and building on (and appreciating) what each one has to offer. I highly recommend that you take time to read The Heart of Racial Justice. It is a blueprint for the Christian church."
—John M. Perkins, author of Let Justice Roll Down, from the foreword
The Next Worship: "Because we live in an increasingly diverse, mixed and multicultural reality, The Next Worship is a must-read resource for pastors and worship leaders. Navigating the profound complexities of cultural identity within the life of the church, Sandra Van Opstal equips and compels us toward becoming a more competent, generous and self-aware leader."
—Gail Song Bantum, executive pastor of Quest Church
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Who is Jesus Christ, and what does it mean for us? John Stott's classic book, with updated language and study questions, examines the historical facts on which Christianity stands. With thoughtful, pastoral guidance Stott presents a biblical portrait of Christ and the evidence that supports it. He then considers our need for salvation, how we should respond to the gospel, and what it looks like to live as a Christian.
On November 22, 1963, three great men died within a few hours of each other: C. S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy, and Aldous Huxley. Imagining a lively and informative dialogue between these three men on life's biggest questions, this IVP Signature Collection edition of a classic apologetics work presents insightful responses to common objections to the Christian faith.
In this historical and cultural study, Carl Ellis offers an in-depth assessment of the state of African American freedom and dignity. Tracing the growth of Black consciousness from the days of slavery to the 1990s, Ellis examines Black culture andshows how God is revitalizing the African American church and expanding its cultural range.
Now part of the IVP Signature Collection, this landmark work from Gary Haugen offers stories of courageous Christians who stood up for justice in the face of human trafficking, forced prostitution, racial and religious persecution, and torture. Throughout he provides concrete guidance on how ordinary Christians can rise up to seek justice throughout the world.
Can the intellectual life be a legitimate Christian calling? James Sire brings wit and wisdom to this question in his deeply personal exploration of how to think well for the glory of God and the sake of his kingdom, showing how to cultivate intellectual virtues—habits of the mind—that will strengthen you in pursuit of your calling.
Now including a study guide for individuals or groups, this thoroughly revised version of How to Give Away Your Faith communicates Paul Little?s natural brand of evangelism as winsomely as ever.
Telling the stories of Spencer Perkins and Chris Rice as they served together in an intentionally multiracial ministry, this landmark book offers an example of how racial reconciliation is possible—and also critical to Christian discipleship. Withbiblical grounding, hopeful realism, and practical detail, this new edition is now available as part of the IVP Signature Collection.
Jesus says his followers are the salt of the earth. But how do we cut through fear and guilt to communicate our faith effectively? Now part of the IVP Signature Collection, this bestselling classic by Rebecca Manley Pippert offers a refreshing view of evangelism as a lifestyle, pointing to Jesus as our model and helping us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing the good news.
With an all-new introduction by the author, N. T. Wright's classic work helps us grow in our understanding of the historical Jesus within first-century Palestine while challenging us to follow Jesus more faithfully into the postmodern world of thetwenty-first century.
In this milestone work, leading social critic Os Guinness provides a wide-ranging analysis of one of the most pivotal decades in Western history, the 1960s. Examining secular humanism, the technological society, and the counterculture, Guinness argues that Westerners need a Third Way found only in the rediscovery and revival of the historic Christian faith.
For more than forty years this accessible guide to the basics of Christian living has helped thousands of Christians fight the good fight of faith. Along with stories from his own journey of faith, John White offers refreshing insights into the challenges and joys of freedom in Christ that will benefit both new and experienced Christians.
For over fifty years The God Who Is There has been a landmark work that has changed the way the church sees the world. Arguing that Christians must constantly engage the questions being asked by their own—and the next—generation, FrancisSchaeffer envisions an apologetics and spirituality both grounded in absolute truth and engaging the whole of reality.
Racial and ethnic hostility is one of the most pervasive problems the church faces. What should our response be in a work torn apart by prejudice, hatred, and fear? In this book, Brenda Salter McNeil and Rick Richardson provide a model of racial reconciliation, social justice, and spiritual healing that creates both individual and communal transformation.
How do we help our congregations navigate the journey of worshipping in a multicultural context? Innovative worship leader Sandra Van Opstal gives leaders and churches guidance, providing biblical foundations for multiethnic worship and practicaltools for planning services that reflect God's invitation for all peoples to praise him.
In this timeless classic now available in the IVP Signature Collection, Calvin Miller retells the story of Jesus through an allegorical poem about a Singer whose song could not be silenced. Since it was first published in 1975, The Singerhas offered believers and seekers the world over a deeply personal encounter with the gospel.
What is God saying to you today? This guide will help you dive deep into the text of Scripture and reflect on its implications for your life. With fifty-two weeks of six daily readings, you can start at the beginning of any week and read through all four Gospels and the Psalms in one year. Inductive study questions help you observe, interpret, and apply the text and let the Bible speak for itself.
In this special edition of James Choung's groundbreaking book, a disillusioned believer and hostile skeptic wrestle with the plausibility of the Christian story in a world of pain and suffering and find that real Christianity is far bigger than anything they heard about in church. Along with a new preface, a new Bible study guide is also available with this IVP Signature Collection edition.