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.

10 Things achieved by the resurrection



1. Confirms all Jesus said and all the prophecies.
2. Confirms Jesus is who he claimed to be.
3. Vindicates his suffering and death.
4. Shows death and the devil are conquered.
5. Manifests God's justice.
6. Frees people from their sins.
7. Displays the power of God.
8. Demonstrates that Christianity is true and unique.
9. Gives believers a living hope.
10. Guarantees the resurrection of God's people in the world to come.

2 comments:

Rhodri Brady said...

Would you add regeneration to that list? As 1 Peter 1 says?

Gary Brady said...

I would think so. The list is not exhaustive. The pouring out of the Spirit, for example, is dependent on the resurrection to some extent.