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: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare... (1581)
On July 26, 1581: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare their independence from the Spanish king, Philip II. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca... (1943)
On January 14, 1943: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca Conference to discuss strategy and study the next phase of the war. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and... (911)
On July 11, 911: Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: World War II: After several failed attempts, the British Army abandons Operation... (1944)
On June 14, 1944: World War II: After several failed attempts, the British Army abandons Operation Perch, its plan to capture the German-occupied town of Caen. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the... (1944)
On July 25, 1944: World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the First Canadian Army during the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: World War I: German troops capture Namur. (1914)
On August 24, 1914: World War I: German troops capture Namur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state... (1994)
On July 25, 1994: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state of war that had existed between the nations since 1948. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement... (1309)
On July 26, 1309: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and... (1475)
On August 29, 1475: The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara... (1759)
On July 25, 1759: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off... (1798)
On September 3, 1798: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off the coast of Belize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese... (1894)
On July 25, 1894: The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after... (1798)
On July 11, 1798: The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: World War II: Germany and Slovakia invade Poland, beginning the European phase... (1939)
On September 1, 1939: World War II: Germany and Slovakia invade Poland, beginning the European phase of World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating... (1969)
On July 25, 1969: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its Asian allies to take care of their own military defense. This is
On This Day: Second English Civil War: The Siege of Colchester ends when Royalist Forces... (1648)
On August 28, 1648: Second English Civil War: The Siege of Colchester ends when Royalist Forces surrender to the Parliamentary Forces after eleven weeks. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming... (1789)
On July 11, 1789: Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: World War II: Benghazi is conquered by the British Eighth Army. (1941)
On December 24, 1941: World War II: Benghazi is conquered by the British Eighth Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir... (811)
On July 26, 811: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir Staurakios is seriously wounded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface... (1941)
On December 11, 1941: World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface vessels during the Battle of Wake Island. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an... (1961)
On July 25, 1961: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent... (2022)
On February 24, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This historical
On This Day: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster,... (1993)
On January 14, 1993: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster, ferry MS Jan Heweliusz sinks off the coast of Rügen, drowning 55 passengers and crew; nine crew-mem
On This Day: Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe. (1756)
On August 29, 1756: Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve