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: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins,... (1898)
On July 25, 1898: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under General Nelson A. Miles land and secure the port at Guánica. This
On This Day: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the... (864)
On July 25, 864: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at... (1137)
On July 25, 1137: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at the Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven... (1609)
On July 25, 1609: The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven ashore during a storm at Bermuda to prevent its sinking; the survivors go on to found a new colony there.
On This Day: Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a numerically superior Ottoman army under Mustafa... (1799)
On July 25, 1799: Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a numerically superior Ottoman army under Mustafa Pasha at the Battle of Abukir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating... (2019)
On July 24, 2019: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating Jeremy Hunt in a leadership contest, succeeding Theresa May. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged... (1943)
On July 25, 1943: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged by the Grand Council of Fascism) and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is... (1783)
On July 25, 1783: American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is ended by a preliminary peace agreement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. (1993)
On July 25, 1993: The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith t
On This Day: Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a... (1909)
On July 25, 1909: Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air machine from Calais to Dover, England, United Kingdom in 37 minutes. This historical event can
On This Day: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara... (1759)
On July 25, 1759: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese... (1894)
On July 25, 1894: The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating... (1969)
On July 25, 1969: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its Asian allies to take care of their own military defense. This is
On This Day: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an... (1961)
On July 25, 1961: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
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: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state... (1994)
On July 25, 1994: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state of war that had existed between the nations since 1948. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: In accord with the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from... (1979)
On July 25, 1979: In accord with the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the purs
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces... (1758)
On July 26, 1758: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne as Emperor of Vijayanagara, marking the... (1509)
On July 26, 1509: Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne as Emperor of Vijayanagara, marking the beginning of the regeneration of the Vijayanagara Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare... (1581)
On July 26, 1581: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare their independence from the Spanish king, Philip II. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement... (1309)
On July 26, 1309: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir... (811)
On July 26, 811: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir Staurakios is seriously wounded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: First Chechen War: Chechen separatists launch a raid against the helicopter... (1996)
On January 9, 1996: First Chechen War: Chechen separatists launch a raid against the helicopter airfield and later a civilian hospital in the city of Kizlyar in the neighboring Dagestan, which turns i
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