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: Coalition Forces go to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War. (1991)
On January 16, 1991: Coalition Forces go to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: American Civil War: Morgan's Raid ends; At Salineville, Ohio, Confederate... (1863)
On July 26, 1863: American Civil War: Morgan's Raid ends; At Salineville, Ohio, Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and 360 of his volunteers are captured by Union forces. This historical eve
On This Day: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output... (1972)
On June 20, 1972: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser
On This Day: King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the... (1936)
On July 26, 1936: King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the throne, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: End of the Battle of Brunete with the Nationalist victory. (1937)
On July 26, 1937: Spanish Civil War: End of the Battle of Brunete with the Nationalist victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: World War II: The Red Army enters Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine,... (1944)
On July 26, 1944: World War II: The Red Army enters Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine, capturing it from the Nazis. Only 300 Jews survive out of 160,000 living in Lviv prior to occupation. This h
On This Day: World War II: Marseille and Toulon are liberated. (1944)
On August 28, 1944: World War II: Marseille and Toulon are liberated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it whe
On This Day: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman... (27 BC)
On January 16, 27 BC: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000... (1897)
On July 26, 1897: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British garrison in the Malakand Agency of the North West Frontier Province of
On This Day: American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the... (1861)
On July 26, 1861: American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac following a disastrous Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice,... (1849)
On August 28, 1849: Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice, which had declared itself independent as the Republic of San Marco, surrenders to Austria. This histo
On This Day: Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia. (1500)
On August 9, 1500: Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: World War II: Battle of Grand Harbour, British forces on Malta destroy an attack... (1941)
On July 26, 1941: World War II: Battle of Grand Harbour, British forces on Malta destroy an attack by the Italian Decima Flottiglia MAS. Fort St Elmo Bridge covering the harbour is demolished in the p
On This Day: Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. (1913)
On August 28, 1913: Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North... (1362)
On January 16, 1362: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North Sea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
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: 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: Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. (1879)
On August 28, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
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: First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire... (1822)
On July 26, 1822: First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire force led by Mahmud Dramali Pasha and the Greek Revolutionary force led by Theodoros Kolokotronis. This h
On This Day: Guillaume de Nogaret takes Pope Boniface VIII prisoner on behalf of Philip IV of... (1303)
On September 7, 1303: Guillaume de Nogaret takes Pope Boniface VIII prisoner on behalf of Philip IV of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. (1458 BC)
On January 16, 1458 BC: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
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: Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the... (920)
On July 26, 920: Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the Muslims at the Battle of Valdejunquera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab