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: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern... (2020)
On April 22, 2020: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Vi
On This Day: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. (1944)
On February 15, 1944: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of La Coruña. (1809)
On January 16, 1809: Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of La Coruña. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. (1573)
On July 13, 1573: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Coalition Forces go to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War. (1991)
On January 16, 1991: Coalition Forces go to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Bigod's Rebellion, an armed insurrection attempting to resist the English... (1537)
On January 16, 1537: Bigod's Rebellion, an armed insurrection attempting to resist the English Reformation, begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering
On This Day: The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the... (1900)
On January 16, 1900: The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the United Kingdom renounces its claims to the Samoan islands. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. (1942)
On April 15, 1942: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: Second Congo War: Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila is assassinated by... (2001)
On January 16, 2001: Second Congo War: Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila is assassinated by one of his own bodyguards in Kinshasa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: The League of Nations holds its first council meeting in Paris, France. (1920)
On January 16, 1920: The League of Nations holds its first council meeting in Paris, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery
On This Day: Space Race: Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 perform the first-ever docking... (1969)
On January 16, 1969: Space Race: Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 perform the first-ever docking of crewed spacecraft in orbit, the first-ever transfer of crew from one space vehicle to another,
On This Day: Iranian Revolution: The last Iranian Shah flees Iran with his family for good... (1979)
On January 16, 1979: Iranian Revolution: The last Iranian Shah flees Iran with his family for good and relocates to Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Giovanni da Verrazzano sets sail westward from Madeira to find a sea route to... (1524)
On January 17, 1524: Giovanni da Verrazzano sets sail westward from Madeira to find a sea route to the Pacific Ocean. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: US President Bill Clinton awards former President Theodore Roosevelt a... (2001)
On January 16, 2001: US President Bill Clinton awards former President Theodore Roosevelt a posthumous Medal of Honor for his service in the Spanish-American War. This historical event can serve as a
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: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the... (1152)
On April 20, 1152: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: During the French Wars of Religion, Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. (1595)
On January 17, 1595: During the French Wars of Religion, Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government... (2012)
On January 16, 2012: The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government for independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift o
On This Day: Pope Gregory XI reaches Rome, after deciding to move the Papacy back to Rome... (1377)
On January 17, 1377: Pope Gregory XI reaches Rome, after deciding to move the Papacy back to Rome from Avignon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: France grants religious toleration to the Huguenots in the Edict of... (1562)
On January 17, 1562: France grants religious toleration to the Huguenots in the Edict of Saint-Germain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of
On This Day: Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal... (1941)
On January 17, 1941: Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal Thai Navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African... (1852)
On January 17, 1852: The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. (70)
On August 30, 70: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adver
On This Day: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation... (1976)
On January 12, 1976: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in a Security Council debate (without voting rights). This historical