Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
16681 illustrations found
On This Day: The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in... (1868)
On October 25, 1868: The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Egypt and Israel accept United Nations Security Council Resolution 339. (1973)
On October 25, 1973: Egypt and Israel accept United Nations Security Council Resolution 339. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign... (1919)
On January 31, 1919: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign for shorter working hours. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
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: The Byzantine civil war of 1341-1347 formally begins with the proclamation of... (1341)
On October 26, 1341: The Byzantine civil war of 1341-1347 formally begins with the proclamation of John VI Kantakouzenos as Byzantine Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: The Treaty of Ripon is signed, restoring peace between Covenanter Scotland and... (1640)
On October 26, 1640: The Treaty of Ripon is signed, restoring peace between Covenanter Scotland and King Charles I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant requires Christians to either accept... (2014)
On July 18, 2014: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant requires Christians to either accept dhimmi status, emigrate from ISIL lands, or be killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Latin Christians in response to Aydınid... (1344)
On October 28, 1344: The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Latin Christians in response to Aydınid piracy during the Smyrniote crusades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
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: World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through... (1940)
On October 28, 1940: World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré... (2006)
On August 22, 2006: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a... (1941)
On September 4, 1941: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
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: Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia: A Roman army is defeated by raiding... (387 BC[2])
On July 18, 387 BC[2]: Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia: A Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leading to the subsequent sacking of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser