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: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. (1967)
On July 6, 1967: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C
On This Day: Scanian War: Denmark-Norway captures the harbor town of Marstrand from Sweden. (1677)
On July 23, 1677: Scanian War: Denmark-Norway captures the harbor town of Marstrand from Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: World War II: Axis occupation forces violently disperse a massive protest in... (1943)
On July 22, 1943: World War II: Axis occupation forces violently disperse a massive protest in Athens, killing 22. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used... (1467)
On July 25, 1467: The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used extensively. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet... (1992)
On December 31, 1992: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet Divorce, resulting in the creation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. This historical
On This Day: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. (1917)
On January 11, 1917: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation... (1976)
On January 12, 1976: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in a Security Council debate (without voting rights). This historical
On This Day: Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 becomes law in the United Kingdom. (1919)
On December 23, 1919: Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 becomes law in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Rif War: The Spanish Army suffers its worst military defeat in modern times to... (1921)
On July 22, 1921: Rif War: The Spanish Army suffers its worst military defeat in modern times to the Berbers of the Rif region of Spanish Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special... (2003)
On July 22, 2003: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Iraq, killing Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay, along with Mustapha Hussei
On This Day: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
On September 21, 1991: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: Grossaktion Warsaw: The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw ghetto... (1942)
On July 22, 1942: Grossaktion Warsaw: The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw ghetto begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries... (1654)
On January 11, 1654: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries to cross Bueno River in Southern Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and... (1894)
On July 22, 1894: The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and Rouen. The fastest finisher was the Comte Jules-Albert de Dion, but the "official" victory was awarded to
On This Day: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore... (1902)
On June 28, 1902: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: Peninsular War: Battle of Salamanca: British forces led by... (1812)
On July 22, 1812: Napoleonic Wars: Peninsular War: Battle of Salamanca: British forces led by Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) defeat French troops near Salamanca, Spain. This historic
On This Day: Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near... (813)
On June 22, 813: Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. This historical event can
On This Day: New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's... (1937)
On July 22, 1937: New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court of the United States. This historical event can se
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in... (1936)
On July 22, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in the Valencian Community. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. (1158)
On January 11, 1158: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions... (1988)
On July 6, 1988: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disas
On This Day: World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of... (1944)
On June 6, 1944: World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins with the execution of Operation Neptune—commonly referred to as D-Day—the largest seaborne inv