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: John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. (1789)
On October 19, 1789: John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteou
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: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt... (1437)
On September 13, 1437: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt to seize the Moroccan citadel of Tangier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The cargo vessel Sinfra is attacked by Allied aircraft at Crete and sunk. Two... (1943)
On October 19, 1943: The cargo vessel Sinfra is attacked by Allied aircraft at Crete and sunk. Two thousand and ninety-eight Italian prisoners of war drown with it. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's... (2019)
On October 19, 2019: Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's Brexit deal, this was the first Saturday sitting in Parliament since 3 April 1982 during the Falkla
On This Day: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and... (1740)
On October 20, 1740: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and the War of the Austrian Succession begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories... (585 BC)
On September 13, 585 BC: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President... (1956)
On April 5, 1956: Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the... (1944)
On January 31, 1944: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the... (1944)
On October 20, 1944: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes ashore during the Battle of Leyte. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
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
On This Day: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle... (1096)
On October 21, 1096: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle of Civetot. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
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: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. (1993)
On September 12, 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed by southern Great Plains Indian leaders. The... (1867)
On October 21, 1867: The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed by southern Great Plains Indian leaders. The treaty requires Native American Plains tribes to relocate to a reservation in the western Indian T
On This Day: World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place. (1941)
On October 21, 1941: World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of... (1944)
On October 21, 1944: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's c
On This Day: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri... (1987)
On October 21, 1987: The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri Lanka, killing 70 Tamil patients, doctors and nurses. This historical event can serve as a powerf
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: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War... (1879)
On April 5, 1879: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War of the Pacific. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved,... (1942)
On July 14, 1942: In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved, authorising Mahatma Gandhi to campaign for India's independence from Britain. This historical event can s
On This Day: The Finnish War: the Battle of Lapua is fought. (1808)
On July 14, 1808: The Finnish War: the Battle of Lapua is fought. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i