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 Conference 2025 Day 1


We are in Northampton this time round, a little unusual. It suits me as it only took an hour and a quarter to get here. My assistant Eddie came with me in the car. We had three sessions today. First, Lewis Allen on the Council of Nicaea, 325. which wa a very helpful overview. Then it was our American visitor, Brooks Buser, giving a mainly biograhical introduction to the theme of mission. Brooks was a pioneer missionary in Paua New Guinea so very interesting. The final session of the day was Austin Walker preaching from Isaiah 53 on particular redemption. Such a great day.

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