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.

Counterpoints 02

The Counterpoints series has a parallel component on church life.

1. Who Runs the Church?: 4 Views on Church Government (Counterpoints: Church Life) by Steven B. Cowan (Paperback - 1 Sep 2004)
2. Evaluating the Church Growth Movement: 5 Views (Counterpoints: Church Life) by Elmer L. Towns, Craig Van Gelder, Charles Edward Van Engen, and Gailyn Van Rheenan (Paperback - 1 Oct 2004)
3. Understanding Four Views on Baptism (Counterpoints: Church Life) by Paul E. Engle and John H. Armstrong (Paperback - 1 Feb 2007)
4. Exploring the Worship Spectrum: 6 Views (Counterpoints: Church Life) by Paul F.M. Zahl, Harold Best, Joe Horness, and Don Williams (Paperback - 1 April 2004)
5. Remarriage After Divorce in Today's Church: 3 Views (Counterpoints: Church Life) by Gordon J. Wenham, William A. Heth, and Craig S. Keener (Paperback - 1 May 2006)
6. Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper (Counterpoints: Church Life) by Russell D. Moore, John Hesselink, David P. Scaer, and Thomas A. Baima (Paperback - 19 Oct 2007)

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