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.

Grace Baptist Assembly 2026 Day Two (Evening)




The rest of today was taken up with interesting reports from various UK churches and the second message from Peter Schild, who gave us another seven helpful points, this time from 2 Timothy 2

1. The apostles understood training men as passing on the treasured gospel received
2. The apostles looked for faithful men not necessarily talented men
3. The apostles trained men through fatherly nearness, shared life
4. The apostles entrusted men with real responsibilities, tasks that they were to fulfil
5. The apostles corrected warned and protected the churches through clear criteria
6. The apostles trained men for suffering in the battle
7. The apostles ultimately entrusted men to God and the Word of his grace

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