Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: βHow does this distinguish Law from Gospel?β
16681 illustrations found
On This Day: Battle of Castillon: The last battle of the Hundred Years' War, the French under... (1453)
On July 17, 1453: Battle of Castillon: The last battle of the Hundred Years' War, the French under Jean Bureau defeat the English under the Earl of Shrewsbury, who is killed in the battle in Gascony.
On This Day: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the... (1943)
On January 11, 1943: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in... (1815)
On January 8, 1815: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. (686)
On April 3, 686: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usi
On This Day: A coup d'Γ©tat in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and... (1981)
On December 31, 1981: A coup d'Γ©tat in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and replaces it with the Provisional National Defence Council led by Flight lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. Thi
On This Day: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the... (1948)
On June 9, 1948: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring... (2005)
On December 18, 2005: The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in AdrΓ©. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
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: World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder Offensive. (1945)
On January 12, 1945: World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder Offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the... (1885)
On January 17, 1885: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is... (1950)
On January 17, 1950: United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: World War II: Approximately 38 people are killed and about a dozen injured when... (1944)
On January 29, 1944: World War II: Approximately 38 people are killed and about a dozen injured when the Polish village of Koniuchy (present-day KaniΕ«kai, Lithuania) is attacked by Soviet partisan uni
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: World War II: Canadian and Polish units capture the strategically important town... (1944)
On August 21, 1944: World War II: Canadian and Polish units capture the strategically important town of Falaise, Calvados, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the... (1811)
On July 5, 1811: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land... (1942)
On February 16, 1942: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land based object in the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. (1776)
On January 10, 1776: American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British... (1900)
On January 5, 1900: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. (1939)
On October 1, 1939: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat... (1916)
On January 10, 1916: World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire's Third Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal... (1941)
On January 17, 1941: Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal Thai Navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. (1720)
On January 21, 1720: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On This Day: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. (1927)
On January 27, 1927: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all... (1920)
On January 10, 1920: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all combatant nations except the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu