Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
14930 illustrations found
God's View on Glory - Reflection
This theological reflection explores the concept of Glory as presented in Romans 8:28, emphasizing its relevance in today's complex world. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith lived out with integrity and compassion amidst modern challenges.
Biblical Wisdom for Racial Reconciliation - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of Racial Reconciliation within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting Galatians 3:28 as a guiding scripture for justice and inclusion. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that actively promotes love and compassion in society.
What Scripture Says About Hospitality - Commentary
The commentary explores the complexities of Hospitality in today's world through the lens of Micah 6:8, emphasizing the importance of living out faith with integrity and compassion. It highlights how biblical wisdom remains relevant and essential for navigating modern challenges.
God's View on Global Pandemic & Community - Application
The content emphasizes the relevance of biblical wisdom, particularly from Romans 12:2, in addressing the challenges posed by the Global Pandemic and its impact on community life. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that is lived out with integrity and compassion in a changing world.
What Scripture Says About Social Media and Community - Application
The content emphasizes the relevance of progressive Christian values in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by social media and community. It highlights the importance of love, justice, and inclusion as central themes in Scripture, encouraging individuals to embody these principles in their interactions. Ultimately, it calls for a transformative approach to faith that fosters a more just and compassionate society.
Putting Into Practice: Digital Discipleship - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of Digital Discipleship through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take small, faithful steps that can lead to significant impacts in their communities and relationships, fostering meaningful conversations about faith.
Biblical Wisdom for Racial Reconciliation - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the importance of Racial Reconciliation within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting the biblical call for justice and inclusion as seen in Galatians 3:28. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that embodies love and compassion to foster a more just society.
Practical Steps for Mental Health and Spirituality - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health and spirituality through personal reflection and community engagement. It encourages individuals to take actionable steps, including prayer and supporting organizations that advocate for justice in mental health. Ultimately, it highlights that addressing these issues can lead to community transformation and contribute to God's kingdom of justice and peace.
Implementing Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of engaging in Economic Justice as a reflection of faith and the Kingdom of God. It encourages personal reflection, community involvement, and prayerful action to address injustices, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant community transformation.
Making Eschatology Real - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of engaging with Eschatology through personal reflection, community involvement, and prayer. It encourages individuals to take practical steps that not only foster personal spiritual growth but also contribute to the transformation of their communities through acts of faithfulness.
Making The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Real - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of engaging with the topic of sexuality from a biblical perspective, encouraging personal reflection, community action, and prayerful commitment. It highlights the need for systemic change and justice, suggesting that individual efforts can lead to broader community transformation and align with God's kingdom values.
Practical Steps for Leading Toward Peace - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of leading toward peace through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take practical steps in supporting justice initiatives and fostering meaningful conversations about faith, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of small acts of faithfulness in building a just and peaceful community.
Real-World Resurrection - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of applying the concept of Resurrection in personal and community contexts. It encourages individuals to reflect on their faith, engage with their communities, and take prayerful actions that can lead to transformation both personally and collectively.
Practical Inclusive Language for God - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of using inclusive language for God as a means of fostering community transformation and justice. It encourages personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action to address this topic, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant change.
Practical Steps for Missions - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of personal reflection and community engagement in the context of Missions, encouraging individuals to seek God's guidance and take actionable steps. It highlights the significance of small acts of faithfulness and their potential for broader community transformation.
Making The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Real - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of engaging with the topic of sexuality from a biblical perspective, encouraging personal reflection and community involvement. It highlights the need for prayerful action and systemic change to address injustices, ultimately aiming for community transformation and the advancement of God's kingdom of justice and peace.
Practical Steps for Missions - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of personal reflection and community engagement in the context of Missions. It encourages individuals to pray, share resources, and initiate meaningful conversations about faith, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant community transformation.
What Scripture Says About Hospitality - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the importance of Hospitality as a vital aspect of faith in today's complex world. Drawing on Micah 6:8, it encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, promoting a deeper understanding of how biblical principles can guide us in living with integrity and compassion.
God's View on Online Church & Community - Commentary
This biblical commentary explores the relevance of Romans 12:2 in the context of Online Church and Community, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by believers today. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that is lived out with integrity and compassion in a rapidly changing world.
Biblical Wisdom for Miracle - Application
The content emphasizes the relevance of biblical wisdom, particularly from Romans 12:2, in addressing the complexities of Miracle in contemporary life. It encourages individuals to reflect on their faith and actions, promoting a life of integrity and compassion amidst modern challenges.
On This Day: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. (1209)
On October 4, 1209: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William... (1535)
On October 4, 1535: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen... (1775)
On October 27, 1775: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. (2022)
On October 3, 2022: Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist