Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
10727 illustrations found
Understanding Understanding - Application
A practical application of this insight The biblical understanding of understanding reveals that faith is central to growing in faith.
Understanding Love - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The theological significance of love lies in its connection to God's character.
Understanding Love - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of love lies in its connection to God's character.
The Meaning of Grace - Application
A practical application of this insight In the biblical context, grace represents divine presence that speaks to spiritual growth.
Understanding Salvation - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of salvation lies in its connection to God's character.
The Meaning of Grace - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In the biblical context, grace represents divine presence that speaks to spiritual growth.
Understanding Goodness - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of goodness reveals that faith is central to glorifying God.
Understanding Faithfulness - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of faithfulness lies in its connection to sanctification.
Scriptural Insight: Hope - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The theological significance of hope lies in its connection to redemption.
Biblical Truth: Forgiveness - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The theological significance of forgiveness lies in its connection to redemption.
Theology of Justice - Application
A practical application of this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of justice points to divine love that transforms our understanding.
Understanding Justice - Application
A practical application of this insight In the biblical context, justice represents divine presence that speaks to spiritual growth.
Understanding Mercy - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of mercy lies in its connection to redemption.
Scriptural Insight: Courage - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of courage lies in its connection to sanctification.
Understanding Salvation - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The theological significance of salvation lies in its connection to God's character.
Understanding Salvation - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The theological significance of salvation lies in its connection to God's character.
Theology of Redemption - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight Scripture teaches us that redemption is not merely shallow but deep in nature.
Understanding Understanding - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of understanding reveals that faith is central to growing in faith.
Theology of Redemption - Application
A practical application of this insight Scripture teaches us that redemption is not merely shallow but deep in nature.
Biblical Truth: Forgiveness - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of forgiveness lies in its connection to redemption.
Luther's "Let God Be God" - Lutheran (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Luther often said, "Let God be God." It was his shorthand for Proverbs 3:5-6. Stop trying to figure everything out; stop making yourself the center; stop leaning on your own understanding. Human reaso...
Bonhoeffer's Psalm 23 in Tegel - Lutheran (Psalm 23)
From his prison cell in Tegel, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote to a friend: "The Psalms have been extraordinarily helpful... Psalm 23 especially." He was awaiting possible execution, surrounded by enemies, ...
Love That Sees the Neighbor's Need - Lutheran (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Luther described love as "seeking not its own" but flowing outward toward the neighbor. "Love does not insist on its own way." In marriage, friendship, community, love asks: what does the OTHER need? ...
Finding God in Political Division & Unity
In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are calle...