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: 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: The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union. (1993)
On November 1, 1993: The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of... (1977)
On July 20, 1977: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in mind-control experiments. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Napoleon's armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. (1812)
On November 3, 1812: Napoleon's armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana and... (1867)
On November 3, 1867: Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana and fail to end the Pope's Temporal power in Rome (it would be achieved three years later). This histor
On This Day: World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate... (1943)
On November 3, 1943: World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelmshaven harbor in Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
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 land that would become the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is... (1960)
On November 3, 1960: The land that would become the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is established by an Act of Congress after a year-long legal battle that pitted local residents against Port Au
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: The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its... (1997)
On November 3, 1997: The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremis
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: Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (which is nearly... (1576)
On November 4, 1576: Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (which is nearly destroyed after three days). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: The Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is... (1737)
On November 4, 1737: The Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated in Naples, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States... (1939)
On November 4, 1939: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States Customs Service to implement the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing cash-and-carry purchases of weapons b
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 United States concludes Operation Fishbowl, its final above-ground nuclear... (1962)
On November 4, 1962: The United States concludes Operation Fishbowl, its final above-ground nuclear weapons testing series, in anticipation of the 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. This historica
On This Day: Qantas Flight 32, an Airbus A380, suffers an uncontained engine failure over... (2010)
On November 4, 2010: Qantas Flight 32, an Airbus A380, suffers an uncontained engine failure over Indonesia shortly after taking off from Singapore, crippling the jet. The crew manage to safely return
On This Day: Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge... (1688)
On November 5, 1688: Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge the rule of King James II of England (James VII of Scotland). This historical event can serve as a p
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: Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating... (1912)
On November 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating incumbent William Howard Taft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Lenin calls for the October Revolution. (1917)
On November 5, 1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it whe
On This Day: World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. (1943)
On November 5, 1943: World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
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 Treaty of Passarowitz between the Ottoman Empire, Austria and the Republic... (1718)
On July 21, 1718: The Treaty of Passarowitz between the Ottoman Empire, Austria and the Republic of Venice is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu