The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

Midweek Meeting March 4 2015

A good number gathered last night for prayer and further studies in Philippians 2. We looked at verses 16b-18 and the rewards and demands of the Christian ministry. I always feel a little awkward when we come to these sort of verses. Paul was very frank, however. Perhaps it is a failure to think biblically about judgement and other matters that is the problem. My two main points were
1. Christian ministry has its reward – future boasting but it demands great effort
2. Christian ministry demands great sacrifice but it has its reward – present gladness and joy

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