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: Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the... (1870)
On October 27, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with 140,000 French soldiers. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for... (1578)
On January 31, 1578: Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for Spanish forces led by Don John of Austria over a rebel army of Dutch, Flemish, English, Scottish,
On This Day: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment... (1865)
On January 31, 1865: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery, and submits it to the states for ratification
On This Day: American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat... (1863)
On October 27, 1863: American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat Confederate forces in the Battle of Brown's Ferry, opening up a supply line to the besieged city of Chattan
On This Day: Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden. (1981)
On October 27, 1981: Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of... (1862)
On January 31, 1862: Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of Sirius, through an 18.5-inch (47 cm) telescope now located at Northwestern University. This historical
On This Day: Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for... (1606)
On January 31, 1606: Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason by hanging, drawing and quartering, for plotting against Parliament and King James. This
On This Day: Jordan and Israel sign a peace treaty. (1994)
On October 26, 1994: Jordan and Israel sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The forces of the Sultanate of Muscat occupy the last strongholds of the Imamate... (1959)
On January 30, 1959: The forces of the Sultanate of Muscat occupy the last strongholds of the Imamate of Oman, Saiq and Shuraijah, marking the end of Jebel Akhdar War in Oman. This historical event c
On This Day: The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St.... (1348)
On April 23, 1348: The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The United States and Spain sign the Treaty of Madrid, which establishes the... (1795)
On October 27, 1795: The United States and Spain sign the Treaty of Madrid, which establishes the boundaries between Spanish colonies and the U.S. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Turkmenistan achieves independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
On October 27, 1991: Turkmenistan achieves independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usi
On This Day: Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's... (1948)
On January 30, 1948: Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, broadcasts to the nation, saying "The light has gone out of our lives
On This Day: Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North... (1968)
On January 30, 1968: Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies. This historical event can serve
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf ends with an overwhelming American... (1944)
On October 26, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf ends with an overwhelming American victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820,... (1979)
On January 30, 1979: A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820, disappears over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after taking off from Tokyo. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in the Baltic Sea after being torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, killing approximately 9,500 people. This
On This Day: Partition of India: The Maharaja of Kashmir and Jammu signs the Instrument of... (1947)
On October 26, 1947: Partition of India: The Maharaja of Kashmir and Jammu signs the Instrument of Accession with India, beginning the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948 and the Kashmir conflict. This h
On This Day: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. (314)
On January 31, 314: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home... (1956)
On January 30, 1956: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home is bombed in retaliation for the Montgomery bus boycott. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: King Oscar II recognizes the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. (1905)
On October 26, 1905: King Oscar II recognizes the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers and Filipino resistance fighters liberate over 500 Allied prisoners from the Japanese-controlled Caba
On This Day: American Civil War Maryland Campaign: General Robert E. Lee takes the Army of... (1862)
On September 4, 1862: American Civil War Maryland Campaign: General Robert E. Lee takes the Army of Northern Virginia, and the war, into the North. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: In the towns of Mosonmagyaróvár and Esztergom, Hungarian... (1956)
On October 26, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: In the towns of Mosonmagyaróvár and Esztergom, Hungarian secret police forces massacre civilians. As rebel strongholds in Budapest hold, fighting spreads thr