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: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. (1032)
On February 2, 1032: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle... (1862)
On September 21, 1862: Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle of Cixi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse... (880)
On February 2, 880: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse Great Heathen Army at Lüneburg Heath in Saxony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO... (1992)
On February 1, 1992: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO of Union Carbide, a fugitive under Indian law for failing to appear in the Bhopal disaster case. Th
On This Day: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy,... (2005)
On February 1, 2005: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive... (1942)
On February 1, 1942: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. This historical event c
On This Day: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. (1796)
On February 1, 1796: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of... (1900)
On February 1, 1900: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of British forces in South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead... (1908)
On February 1, 1908: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist... (1924)
On February 1, 1924: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. (1990)
On September 20, 1990: South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States... (2011)
On October 21, 2011: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Spain declares war on Morocco. (1859)
On October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: A gunfight breaks out between police officers and members of a religious cult in... (1982)
On October 23, 1982: A gunfight breaks out between police officers and members of a religious cult in Arizona. The shootout leaves two cultists dead and dozens of cultists and police officers injured.
On This Day: Tvrtko I is crowned the first king of Bosnia. (1377)
On October 26, 1377: Tvrtko I is crowned the first king of Bosnia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. (1835)
On February 1, 1835: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider usi
On This Day: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig,... (1864)
On February 1, 1864: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig, starting the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the... (1411)
On February 1, 1411: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights (Prussia). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. (1758)
On April 28, 1758: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Sixty-five days after being exiled by the Emperor Maxentius to Sicily, Pope... (310)
On October 21, 310: Sixty-five days after being exiled by the Emperor Maxentius to Sicily, Pope Eusebius dies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French... (1805)
On October 21, 1805: Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve in the Battle of Trafalgar. This historical event can ser
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the... (1793)
On February 1, 1793: French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point... (1813)
On June 6, 1813: War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force twice its size under Wi
On This Day: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed... (1981)
On October 20, 1981: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground in Nanuet, New Y