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Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
16681 illustrations found
On January 26, 2015: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) recaptures the city of Kobanî from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), marking a turning point in the Siege of K
On January 27, 1343: Pope Clement VI issues the papal bull Unigenitus, laying out the scriptural justification for indulgences, identifying only the Pope and episcopate as capable of accessing the tre
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 January 27, 1944: World War II: The 900-day Siege of Leningrad is lifted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On January 27, 1967: Cold War: The Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom sign the Outer Space Treaty in Washington, D.C., banning deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and limiting
On January 27, 2023: Protests and public outrage spark across the U.S. after the release of multiple videos by the Memphis Police Department showing officers punching, kicking, and pepper spraying Tyr
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 January 28, 1573: Articles of the Warsaw Confederation are signed, sanctioning freedom of religion in Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr
On January 28, 1813: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is first published in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On January 28, 1909: United States troops leave Cuba, with the exception of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, after being there since the Spanish-American War. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On August 4, 1789: France: abolition of feudalism by the National Constituent Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousne
On January 29, 1863: The Bear River Massacre: A detachment of California Volunteers led by Colonel Patrick Edward Connor engage the Shoshone at Bear River, Washington Territory, killing hundreds of me
On March 28, 1745: War of the Austrian Succession: In the Battle of Vilshofen, Austrian forces defeat French forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On January 30, 1018: Poland and the Holy Roman Empire conclude the Peace of Bautzen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Co
On November 21, 1861: American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah Benjamin Secretary of War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On January 31, 1846: After the Milwaukee Bridge War, the United States towns of Juneautown and Kilbourntown unify to create the City of Milwaukee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On January 31, 1865: American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief of all Confederate armies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On January 31, 1917: World War I: Kaiser Wilhelm II orders the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
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
On August 5, 1772: First Partition of Poland: The representatives of Austria, Prussia, and Russia sign three bilateral conventions condemning the "anarchy" of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and im
On February 2, 1850: Brigham Young declares war on Timpanogos in the Battle at Fort Utah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On February 2, 1881: The sentences of the trial of the warlocks of Chiloé are imparted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On July 20, 1810: Citizens of Bogotá, New Granada declare independence from Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider
On November 26, 1950: Korean War: Communist Chinese troops launch a massive counterattack (Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River and Battle of Chosin Reservoir) against United Nations and South Korean force