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.

Carey 2010


The programme for the Carey Conference 2010 is just out.

Greg Beale
The relation of Christology to the Writing of Scripture in John's Apocalypse
The doctrine of inerrancy has been under attack on both sides of the Atlantic. In particular, some deny that Scripture itself contains the following logical deduction: God is inerrant in his
character, and therefore his oral word is inerrant, and thus so also his written word is inerrant But in Revelation we see Christ as one who is unswervingly faithful and true and so is his oral word. Likewise, John is commanded to "write" down God's and Christ's oral word because it is "faithful and true." In taking us through this theme in Revelation, Dr Beale will focus on how the
OT in Revelation illuminates this topic.
The Temple and the Church's Mission
God's people throughout redemptive history have been part of God's invisible and expanding temple. This theme points us towards the goal of history in the new heavens and earth. What
You Revere You Resemble, Either of Ruin or Restoration
Dr Beale will show from Isaiah 6:9-13 that we become like what we worship.

Conrad Mbewe
Christian Joy
Joy in service
Perseverance and Progress in the Life of Adoniram Judson

Kees van Kralingen
The Church and the Word: Lessons from the Church in Ephesus
Today the nature and practice of the church is subject of considerable debate. At the same time, the authority, meaning and ministry of the Word of God are questioned. These are not two isolated problems but they affect each other in vital ways. The history of the church in Ephesus challenges and encourages us to apply the biblical doctrine of the church as the body of Christ which has been entrusted with the ministry of His own infallible Word.

John Benton
Softening up on sin?
A look at the Biblical doctrine of sin in the light of modern challenges to its seriousness.
Women’s Track:
Ann Benton
Supporting marriages
Supporting the parents of teenagers
Programme

Tuesday 5th 1.00 Lunch (if pre-booked) 2.30 Kees van Kralingen The Church and the Word 4.00 Tea 4.30 Greg Beale The relation of Christology to the Writing of Scripture 6.30 Evening Meal 8.00 Conrad Mbewe Christian Joy
Wednesday 6th 7.45 Prayer 8.30 Breakfast 9.30 Greg Beale The Temple and the Church's Mission 11.00 Coffee 11. 30 John Benton Softening up on Sin? (Women’s Track: Ann Benton Supporting Marriages) 1.00 Lunch 2.30 Free Time 4.00 Tea 4.30 Prayer & Share 6.30 Evening Meal 8.00 Conrad Mbewe Joy in Service
Thursday 7th 7.45 Prayer 8.30 Breakfast 9.30 Greg Beale What you revere, you resemble 11.00 Coffee 11.30 Q&A with Beale & Mbewe (Women’s Track: Ann Benton Supporting Parents of Teenagers) 1.00 Lunch 2.30 Conrad Mbewe Perseverance and Progress in the Life of Adoniram Judson 4.0 Tea and depart

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