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: Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to... (1866)
On July 24, 1866: Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: World War II: Operation Gomorrah begins: British and Canadian aeroplanes bomb... (1943)
On July 24, 1943: World War II: Operation Gomorrah begins: British and Canadian aeroplanes bomb Hamburg by night, and American planes bomb the city by day. By the end of the operation in November, 9,0
On This Day: Acteal massacre: Attendees at a prayer meeting of Roman Catholic activists for... (1997)
On December 22, 1997: Acteal massacre: Attendees at a prayer meeting of Roman Catholic activists for indigenous causes in the small village of Acteal in the Mexican state of Chiapas are massacred by p
On This Day: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from... (1808)
On January 12, 1808: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from coastal erosion is abandoned in favour of demolition, despite the church being an exemplar of Anglo
On This Day: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the... (864)
On July 25, 864: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces... (1758)
On July 26, 1758: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This historical event can serve as a p
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: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Chillianwala: British forces retreat from the... (1849)
On January 13, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Chillianwala: British forces retreat from the Sikhs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-128. (2009)
On August 28, 2009: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-128. 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 Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab... (2016)
On January 15, 2016: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle. This
On This Day: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. (1879)
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United... (1999)
On January 21, 1999: War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board. This
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: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: NASA announces discovery of Kepler-452b by the Kepler space telescope. (2015)
On July 23, 2015: NASA announces discovery of Kepler-452b by the Kepler space telescope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Co
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of... (2012)
On July 22, 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of Serê Kaniyê and Dirbêsiyê, during clashes with pro-government forces in Al-Hasakah. This historical even
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Japan completes its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed... (1976)
On July 22, 1976: Japan completes its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed during imperial Japan's conquest of the country in the Second World War. This historical event can se
On This Day: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of... (1554)
On January 12, 1554: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, is crowned King of Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of... (1685)
On August 11, 1685: Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of its garrison by the Venetians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: The British destroyers HMS Eclipse and HMS Laforey sink the... (1943)
On July 23, 1943: World War II: The British destroyers HMS Eclipse and HMS Laforey sink the Italian submarine Ascianghi in the Mediterranean after she torpedoes the cruiser HMS Newfoundland. This his