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.

Perseverance


We're saved by grace, of course, but perseverance is important too - as illustrated here. The girl (Holland Reynolds) came 37th which was enough to give her team the win. They heard before the race that their coach has a serious illness and that apparently inspired her to go on. The footage graphically points to life on earth and (over the finishing line) life in heaven.

1 comment:

Gary Brady said...

Thanks for this James. Your comments are appreciated.