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.

Carey Conference 2018 Day 2 Sessions 2-4

The rest of the day was taken up by talks from Robert Strivens and Luke Jenner and a lively question session with most of the speakers present. Lots of people wanted to talk about conscience as raised by John Benton but plenty of other subjecs were usefully covered under the chairmanship of Bill James
Robert Strivens offered a powerful plea for associations of churches quoting the 1689 Confession and John Owen. It was reminiscent of a paper by David Kingdon many moons ago.
In the final session of the day Luke Jenner, who has recently become a father once again, gave an impassioned plea for a full recognition of union with Christ and, in particular, of our church union with Christ. Stirring stuff.

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