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: War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats... (1814)
On July 5, 1814: War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa, Ontario. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by... (350)
On March 1, 350: Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by Constantina, sister of Constantius II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about Go
On This Day: The Australian cricket team captained by Warwick Armstrong becomes the first... (1921)
On March 1, 1921: The Australian cricket team captained by Warwick Armstrong becomes the first team to complete a whitewash of The Ashes, something that would not be repeated for 86 years. This histo
On This Day: The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against... (2008)
On March 1, 2008: The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against allegedly fraudulent presidential elections, as a result ten people are killed. This historical event can
On This Day: Battle of Lochmaben Fair: A 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke... (1484)
On July 22, 1484: Battle of Lochmaben Fair: A 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas are defeated by Scots forces loyal to Albany's broth
On This Day: Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is... (1976)
On July 21, 1976: Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is assassinated by the Provisional IRA. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy... (1499)
On July 22, 1499: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227. In response to... (1942)
On July 28, 1942: World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227. In response to alarming German advances, all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do
On This Day: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and... (1298)
On July 22, 1298: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and his longbowmen defeat William Wallace and his Scottish schiltrons outside the town of Falkirk. This hi
On This Day: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy... (1099)
On July 22, 1099: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced... (1802)
On July 22, 1802: Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: King David Hotel bombing: A Zionist underground organisation, the Irgun, bombs... (1946)
On July 22, 1946: King David Hotel bombing: A Zionist underground organisation, the Irgun, bombs the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, site of the civil administration and military headquarters for Manda
On This Day: The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by commissioners from the Kingdom of... (1706)
On July 22, 1706: The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by commissioners from the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, which, when passed by each country's Parliament, leads to the creatio
On This Day: The Slavery Abolition Act passes in the British House of Commons, initiating the... (1833)
On July 22, 1833: The Slavery Abolition Act passes in the British House of Commons, initiating the gradual abolition of slavery in most parts of the British Empire. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Battle of Englefield: The Vikings clash with ealdorman Æthelwulf of Berkshire.... (870)
On December 31, 870: Battle of Englefield: The Vikings clash with ealdorman Æthelwulf of Berkshire. The invaders are driven back to Reading (East Anglia); many Danes are killed. This historical event
On This Day: Chlothar I is crowned King of the Franks. (558)
On December 23, 558: Chlothar I is crowned King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: American Civil War: In the Battle of Atlanta, Confederate General John Bell... (1864)
On July 22, 1864: American Civil War: In the Battle of Atlanta, Confederate General John Bell Hood leads an unsuccessful attack on Union troops under General William T. Sherman on Bald Hill outside A
On This Day: The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and... (1894)
On July 22, 1894: The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and Rouen. The fastest finisher was the Comte Jules-Albert de Dion, but the "official" victory was awarded to
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: Peninsular War: Battle of Salamanca: British forces led by... (1812)
On July 22, 1812: Napoleonic Wars: Peninsular War: Battle of Salamanca: British forces led by Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) defeat French troops near Salamanca, Spain. This historic
On This Day: New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's... (1937)
On July 22, 1937: New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court of the United States. This historical event can se
On This Day: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special... (2003)
On July 22, 2003: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Iraq, killing Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay, along with Mustapha Hussei
On This Day: Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 becomes law in the United Kingdom. (1919)
On December 23, 1919: Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 becomes law in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Rif War: The Spanish Army suffers its worst military defeat in modern times to... (1921)
On July 22, 1921: Rif War: The Spanish Army suffers its worst military defeat in modern times to the Berbers of the Rif region of Spanish Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
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