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: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino... (1944)
On January 17, 1944: World War II: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino with the intention of breaking through the Winter Line and seizing Rome, an effort that would ultima
On This Day: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is... (1942)
On February 27, 1942: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is defeated by a Japanese task force in the Java Sea in the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can
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: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent... (1991)
On January 15, 1991: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent allowing Australia to become the first Commonwealth realm to institute its own Victoria Cross in its hono
On This Day: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. (1562)
On January 18, 1562: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm... (1866)
On July 20, 1866: Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Italian Navy near the island of Vis in the Adriatic Sea. This historical
On This Day: World War II: Rome is heavily bombed by more than 500 Allied aircraft,... (1943)
On July 19, 1943: World War II: Rome is heavily bombed by more than 500 Allied aircraft, inflicting thousands of casualties. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the... (1916)
On December 23, 1916: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Fromelles: British and Australian troops attack German... (1916)
On July 19, 1916: World War I: Battle of Fromelles: British and Australian troops attack German trenches as part of the Battle of the Somme. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The Battle of Kellistown was fought on this day between the forces of the... (1398)
On July 20, 1398: The Battle of Kellistown was fought on this day between the forces of the English led by Roger Mortimer, 4th Earl of March against the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles under the command of Art
On This Day: Baldwin of Boulogne is crowned the first King of Jerusalem in the Church of the... (1100)
On December 25, 1100: Baldwin of Boulogne is crowned the first King of Jerusalem in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Westward expansion of the United States: John C. Frémont is appointed Governor... (1847)
On January 16, 1847: Westward expansion of the United States: John C. Frémont is appointed Governor of the new California Territory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The CNT and UGT call a general strike in Spain - mobilizing... (1936)
On July 19, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The CNT and UGT call a general strike in Spain - mobilizing workers' militias against the Nationalist forces. People's Olympiad of Barcelona cancelled. This histo
On This Day: World War II: The Second Happy Time of Hitler's submarines comes to an end, as... (1942)
On July 19, 1942: World War II: The Second Happy Time of Hitler's submarines comes to an end, as the increasingly effective American convoy system compels them to return to the central Atlantic. This
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Kobanî... (2012)
On July 19, 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Kobanî without resistance, starting the Rojava conflict in Northeast Syria. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Dhofar Rebellion: British SAS units help the Omani government against Popular... (1972)
On July 19, 1972: Dhofar Rebellion: British SAS units help the Omani government against Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman rebels in the Battle of Mirbat. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: The League of Nations awards mandates of Togoland to France and Tanganyika to... (1922)
On July 20, 1922: The League of Nations awards mandates of Togoland to France and Tanganyika to the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
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
On This Day: World War II: The People's Army of Vietnam is formed to resist Japanese... (1944)
On December 22, 1944: World War II: The People's Army of Vietnam is formed to resist Japanese occupation of Indochina, now Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, a two-day event,... (1848)
On July 20, 1848: The first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, a two-day event, concludes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for ju
On This Day: The Greek Army takes control of Silivri after Greece is awarded the city by the... (1920)
On July 20, 1920: The Greek Army takes control of Silivri after Greece is awarded the city by the Paris Peace Conference; by 1923 Greece effectively lost control to the Turks. This historical event c
On This Day: The Montreux Convention is signed in Switzerland, authorizing Turkey to fortify... (1936)
On July 20, 1936: The Montreux Convention is signed in Switzerland, authorizing Turkey to fortify the Dardanelles and Bosphorus but guaranteeing free passage to ships of all nations in peacetime. Thi
On This Day: Three weeks after the death of King Henry I of England, Stephen of Blois claims... (1135)
On December 22, 1135: Three weeks after the death of King Henry I of England, Stephen of Blois claims the throne and is privately crowned King of England, beginning the English Anarchy. This historic
On This Day: Seventh Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Empire captures Nauplia, the capital... (1715)
On July 20, 1715: Seventh Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Empire captures Nauplia, the capital of the Republic of Venice's "Kingdom of the Morea", thereby opening the way to the swift Ottoman reconq