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: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom... (1456)
On July 22, 1456: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, defeats Mehmet II of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle... (1364)
On July 28, 1364: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the... (1945)
On February 26, 1945: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the Japanese. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Tunisia gains independence from France. (1956)
On March 20, 1956: Tunisia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching
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: Cultural Revolution: Zhang Chunqiao announces the dissolution of the Shanghai... (1967)
On February 24, 1967: Cultural Revolution: Zhang Chunqiao announces the dissolution of the Shanghai People's Commune, replacing its local government with a revolutionary committee. This historical ev
On This Day: Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and... (380)
On February 27, 380: Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to Nicene Christianity. This histori
On This Day: The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. (1844)
On February 27, 1844: The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo... (1968)
On February 24, 1968: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo Quang Truong recapture the citadel of Hué. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Disbandment of the Warsaw Pact at a meeting of its members in Budapest. (1991)
On February 25, 1991: Disbandment of the Warsaw Pact at a meeting of its members in Budapest. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Robert Watson-Watt carries out a demonstration near Daventry which leads... (1935)
On February 26, 1935: Robert Watson-Watt carries out a demonstration near Daventry which leads directly to the development of radar in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt. (1898)
On February 27, 1898: King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of... (1560)
On February 27, 1560: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against... (1782)
On February 27, 1782: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
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: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the... (1976)
On February 27, 1976: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This historical event ca
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina... (1776)
On February 27, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an... (1900)
On February 27, 1900: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg. This historica
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: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". (1991)
On February 27, 1991: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in... (1812)
On February 27, 1812: Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in the city of Rosario for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Aztec king Cuauhtémoc is executed on the order of conquistador Hernán Cortés. (1525)
On February 28, 1525: Aztec king Cuauhtémoc is executed on the order of conquistador Hernán Cortés. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
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: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of... (1991)
On August 27, 1991: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t