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: French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control.... (1758)
On November 25, 1758: French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh. This historical event can
On This Day: A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian... (1974)
On January 18, 1974: A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ending conflict on the Egyptian front of the Yom Kippur War. This historical event can
On This Day: War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to... (1805)
On October 19, 1805: War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to Napoleon at the Battle of Ulm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: World War I: The Ottoman Empire signs the Armistice of Mudros with the Allies. (1918)
On October 30, 1918: World War I: The Ottoman Empire signs the Armistice of Mudros with the Allies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a b
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory... (1777)
On September 19, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed... (2015)
On September 18, 2015: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base on the outskirts of Peshaw
On This Day: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus... (202 BC)
On October 19, 202 BC: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the army defending Carthage.[citation needed] This historical eve
On This Day: Four people are killed when a Beechcraft Super King Air crashes at Wichita... (2014)
On October 30, 2014: Four people are killed when a Beechcraft Super King Air crashes at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort... (1991)
On October 30, 1991: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the... (1975)
On October 30, 1975: Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the country's ailing dictator, Gen. Francisco Franco. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation... (1940)
On October 31, 1940: World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation Sea Lion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: The New Zealand Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General... (1863)
On October 31, 1863: The New Zealand Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General Duncan Cameron begin their Invasion of the Waikato. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in... (1917)
On October 31, 1917: World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in history". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy... (1538)
On September 28, 1538: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of... (1918)
On November 11, 1918: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of Polish independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. (1939)
On September 28, 1939: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. (1918)
On September 28, 1918: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
On This Day: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in
On This Day: Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent... (1795)
On November 25, 1795: Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent Poland, is forced to abdicate and is exiled to Russia. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The 173rd Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong in Operation Hump during... (1965)
On November 8, 1965: The 173rd Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong in Operation Hump during the Vietnam War, while the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment fight one of the first set-piec
On This Day: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat... (1620)
On November 9, 1620: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat of his troops in the Battle of White Mountain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army. (1431)
On November 9, 1431: The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian... (1912)
On October 18, 1912: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian People", as his country joins the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overrules the Supreme Court of... (1929)
On October 18, 1929: The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overrules the Supreme Court of Canada in Edwards v. Canada when it declares that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law. Th