Philippians by Peter Barnes | Accessible Bible Study Commentary UK (Paperback) by Peter Barnes

“For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” is surely one of the most startling, challenging, and comforting sentences ever uttered. Paul's epistle to the Philippians plumbs the depths of what it means to live and die in Christ. Here we meet Paul in prison, yet joyful in all circumstances and grateful that God is at work, achieving his purposes.

This accessible and Christ-centred commentary on Philippians offers fresh encouragement and deep insight into one of Paul’s most joyful letters. Written by experienced Bible expositor Peter Barnes, this paperback edition is designed to help Christians in the UK engage with Scripture in a practical, theologically rich, and readable way.

Barnes's clear explanations and pastoral tone make this an excellent resource for anyone looking to grow in faith, understand the gospel more deeply, and apply biblical truths to daily life. His focus on Christ's example and the believer’s joy in Him makes Philippians a valuable addition to any Christian's bookshelf.

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Title

Philippians
Author(s)

Peter Barnes
Series

EP Study Commentary
ISBN

9781783975075
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Evangelical Press
Bible Book

Philippians
Audience

Church Leaders
Pages

252
Published

01/09/2025

Peter Barnes

Peter Barnes has served in the Presbyterian Bible College in Vanuatu; the Nambucca River in northern New South Wales; and at Revesby in south-west Sydney. He has a doctorate in Church History, and has taught many history courses. In addition, he has had many books published, including the epistle to Galatians in the EP Study Commentary series. He is married to Lyn, with six grownup children, and eleven grandchildren on earth, and one in heaven.

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Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

Serious yet readable.

This EP Study Commentary on Philippians by Peer Barnes is aimed at the level between the scholarly and the popular. It follows the ESV but the original Greek is often quoted. The views of many different commentators are cited and when wrong refuted sometimes colourfully: for example, on 3.8 (p139) “Liberal biblical critics often cannot tell which way is up”. The New Perspective is also rejected. Preachers will find the inclusion of lots of historical stories useful for sermon illustrations. The key passage on imitating Christ in 2.5-11 is carefully discussed. “Finally” does not mean finally in 3.1 and Barnes brings out the alliteration in the Greek in 3.2. He follows fulfilment theology rather than replacement theology on 3.3. In short, this is a helpful commentary that goes deeper than a popular commentary would while remaining easy to follow and a joy to read – quite appropriate for the epistle of joy.