Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
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On This Day: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and... (1944)
On January 22, 1944: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: World War II: Troops of the British Eighth Army capture Tripoli in Libya from... (1943)
On January 23, 1943: World War II: Troops of the British Eighth Army capture Tripoli in Libya from the German-Italian Panzer Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-120, with Pamela Melroy becoming the... (2007)
On October 23, 2007: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-120, with Pamela Melroy becoming the second female space shuttle commander. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will... (1946)
On September 6, 1946: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will follow a policy of economic reconstruction in postwar Germany. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the... (546)
On December 17, 546: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: A plebiscite in Saarland shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to no more being... (1935)
On January 13, 1935: A plebiscite in Saarland shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to no more being a "region occupied and governed by the United Kingdom and France". This historical event can serve
On This Day: Pope Paul III excommunicates Henry VIII of England. (1538)
On December 17, 1538: Pope Paul III excommunicates Henry VIII of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a... (1942)
On January 13, 1942: World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a Heinkel He 280 jet fighter. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units... (1943)
On January 22, 1943: World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units in the bitterly fought Battle of Buna-Gona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the... (1864)
On December 16, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the Cumberland under General George H. Thomas routs and destroys the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen
On This Day: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed... (1849)
On April 13, 1849: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed session of the National Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles... (1814)
On January 14, 1814: Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles XIII of Sweden in return for Pomerania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. (1945)
On April 13, 1945: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are... (1972)
On January 13, 1972: Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are ousted in a bloodless military coup by Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. This historical event can s
On This Day: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. (1924)
On January 22, 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana... (2017)
On October 23, 2017: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: American Revolution: Boston Tea Party: Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised... (1773)
On December 16, 1773: American Revolution: Boston Tea Party: Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians dump hundreds of crates of tea into Boston harbor as a protest against the Tea A
On This Day: Korean War: President Truman relieves Douglas MacArthur of the command of... (1951)
On April 11, 1951: Korean War: President Truman relieves Douglas MacArthur of the command of American forces in Korea and Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil... (1996)
On August 28, 1996: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn, and eight others are arrested by the Federal Protective Servi
On This Day: Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, stricken with paralysis. She dies... (1901)
On January 19, 1901: Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, stricken with paralysis. She dies three days later at the age of 81. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Great Trek: Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius and... (1838)
On December 16, 1838: Great Trek: Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius and Sarel Cilliers defeat Zulu impis, led by Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi in what is today KwaZul
On This Day: The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom holds its first meeting. (1893)
On January 13, 1893: The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom holds its first meeting. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libera
On This Day: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km... (1879)
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Isandlwana, results in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Treaty of San Germano is signed at San Germano between Holy Roman Emperor... (1230)
On July 20, 1230: Treaty of San Germano is signed at San Germano between Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and Pope Gregory IX. A Dominican named Guala is responsible for the negotiations. This histori