Benjamin Hoadly
18th Century, United Kingdom, England
Century and Location
Anglican, Western Christian, Protestant
Christian Tradition
Bishop, Clergy, Priest, Preacher
Noted Characteristics
The Nature of the Kingdom, or Church, of Christ
In Church of England, Establishment, Freedom of Religion, Governance, Theology, Visible and Invisible Church, Voluntary Principle
If the very Essence of God’s worship be Spirit and Truth; If Religion be Virtue and Charity, under the Belief of a Supreme Governour and Judge; if True Real Faith cannot be the effect of Force; and, if there can be no Reward where there is no Willing Choice: then, in all, or any of these Cases, to apply Force or Flattery, Worldly pleasure or pain; is to act contrary to the Interests of True Religion, as it is plainly opposite to the Maxims upon which Christ founded his Kingdom; who chose the Motives which are not of this world, to support a Kingdom which is not of this world.