Over the years, the church had published its STS material in smaller volumes quarterly. But the vision to cover the whole Bible within a specified period of time gave birth to this expanded version. It is anticipated that this new work will enable every committed disciple of Christ the opportunity to study the Old and New Testaments of the Bible in a sustained manner.
Before his death, Stibbs served as vice principal of Oak Hill Theological College in London. He edited several titles from InterVarsity Press, including The New Bible Commentary and Search the Scriptures.