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Reading Scripture as a path to Theosis — deification and union with God.
Key question: “How does this passage draw us into the mystery of God and guide us on the path of theosis?”
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This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
On November 15, 1917: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its declaration of independence and secession from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On April 23, 1951: Cold War: American journalist William N. Oatis is arrested for espionage by the Communist government of Czechoslovakia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Grant meet Confederate troops led by General Albert Sidney Johnston. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On August 3, 1829: The Treaty of Lewistown is signed by the Shawnee and Seneca peoples, exchanging land in Ohio for land west of the Mississippi River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Her murder remains unsolved. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
The remaining ships are captured or sunk by the English. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On July 12, 1913: The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
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On October 22, 1943: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless. This historical event can serve as...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
authorities, ending the Black Hawk War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On July 9, 2004: The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, casting doubt on the rationale for the Iraq War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On April 3, 1969: Vietnam War: United States Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird announces that the United States will start to "Vietnamize" the war effort. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Alalasundaram and V. Dharmalingam are shot dead. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On July 19, 1863: American Civil War: Morgan's Raid: At Buffington Island in Ohio, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's raid into the north is mostly thwarted when a large group of his men are captured while trying to escape across the Ohio River.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.