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.

Lord's Day September 20 2026


Last Lord's Day I was preaching in East Finchley Baptist Church nearby. The way it has worked out, over the years I have rarely preached there, though I once took a weekend away for them many years back. They called a new pastor a little way back, an American called Clay Gibbons and things seem to be quite encouraging. It was good to be there. I preached on 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Reuben Saywell preached for us and I joined them all for fellowship lunch. He also preached in the evening on Elijah and the still small voice.

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