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: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as... (1960)
On December 20, 1960: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as the Viet Cong, is formally established in Tân Lập village, present day Tây Ninh province. This hi
On This Day: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with... (1870)
On January 15, 1870: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with a donkey ("A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion") for Harper's Weekly. This historical event can se
On This Day: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. (1562)
On December 19, 1562: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Pope Innocent I is elected, the only pope to succeed his father in the office. (401)
On December 22, 401: Pope Innocent I is elected, the only pope to succeed his father in the office. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus... (1865)
On January 15, 1865: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla... (1963)
On January 23, 1963: The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attack the Portuguese Army stationed in Tite. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: German admiral Karl Dönitz launches Operation Hannibal. (1945)
On January 23, 1945: World War II: German admiral Karl Dönitz launches Operation Hannibal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters... (1989)
On December 17, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters breaking into the Romanian Communist Party's District Committee building and attempting to set it on fi
On This Day: The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found... (2003)
On December 17, 2003: The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the co
On This Day: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark... (1972)
On January 14, 1972: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederik or Christian since 1513. This historical e
On This Day: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United... (1951)
On December 17, 1951: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for j
On This Day: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day... (2003)
On December 17, 2003: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostit
On This Day: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca... (1943)
On January 14, 1943: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca Conference to discuss strategy and study the next phase of the war. This historical event can serve
On This Day: In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led... (1264)
On January 23, 1264: In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, King Louis IX of France issues the Mise of Amiens, a one-sided decision in fa
On This Day: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now... (1819)
On December 17, 1819: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. (1907)
On December 17, 1907: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster,... (1993)
On January 14, 1993: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster, ferry MS Jan Heweliusz sinks off the coast of Rügen, drowning 55 passengers and crew; nine crew-mem
On This Day: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh,... (1927)
On December 17, 1927: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh, India, two days before the scheduled date. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory... (1777)
On December 18, 1777: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the American rebels over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga in October. This historical
On This Day: The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and... (1475)
On August 29, 1475: The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France. (1260)
On October 24, 1260: Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: The All India Forward Bloc holds an emergency central committee meeting after... (1971)
On February 24, 1971: The All India Forward Bloc holds an emergency central committee meeting after its chairman, Hemantha Kumar Bose, is killed three days earlier. P.K. Mookiah Thevar is appointed as
On This Day: England's Long Parliament passes the "Vote of No Addresses", breaking off... (1648)
On January 17, 1648: England's Long Parliament passes the "Vote of No Addresses", breaking off negotiations with King Charles I and thereby setting the scene for the second phase of the English Civil
On This Day: The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty. (1949)
On July 21, 1949: The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider