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.

GT on the ministry

I noticed this nice link to my father-in-law on preaching here. These seven points on ministry are worth noting.

1) The work of the ministry will only be achieved by unfeigned belief in truthfulness of the Bible.
2) The work of the ministry will only be achieved by enduring tough times.
3) The work of the ministry will only be achieved by toil.
4) The work of the ministry will only be achieved by dependence upon the Holy Spirit.
5) The work of the ministry can only be achieved in the defence of the gospel.
6) The work of the ministry will only be achieved by discriminatory preaching.
7) The work of the ministry will only be achieved by applicatory preaching.
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