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: 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: Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American... (1991)
On January 12, 1991: Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul,... (2018)
On January 20, 2018: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle. The attack kills 40 people and injures many others. This histo
On This Day: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Halidon Hill: The English win a... (1333)
On July 19, 1333: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Halidon Hill: The English win a decisive victory over the Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The Spanish Armada is sighted in the... (1588)
On July 19, 1588: Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The Spanish Armada is sighted in the English Channel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National... (1942)
On January 12, 1942: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: Representatives of the Iroquois Confederacy sign the Nanfan Treaty, ceding a... (1701)
On July 19, 1701: Representatives of the Iroquois Confederacy sign the Nanfan Treaty, ceding a large territory north of the Ohio River to England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and... (1861)
On January 19, 1861: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in declaring secession from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. (2004)
On January 12, 2004: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion
On This Day: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the... (1919)
On January 21, 1919: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the Irish Republic. One of the first engagements of the Irish War of Independence takes place. This h
On This Day: Coronation of George IV of the United Kingdom. (1821)
On July 19, 1821: Coronation of George IV of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Great Northern War: A numerically superior Polish-Saxon army of Augustus II the... (1702)
On July 19, 1702: Great Northern War: A numerically superior Polish-Saxon army of Augustus II the Strong, operating from an advantageous defensive position, is defeated by a Swedish army half its size
On This Day: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil... (1996)
On August 28, 1996: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn, and eight others are arrested by the Federal Protective Servi
On This Day: Battle of Simancas: King Ramiro II of León defeats the Moorish army under Caliph... (939)
On July 19, 939: Battle of Simancas: King Ramiro II of León defeats the Moorish army under Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III near the city of Simancas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Women's rights: A two-day Women's Rights Convention opens in Seneca Falls, New... (1848)
On July 19, 1848: Women's rights: A two-day Women's Rights Convention opens in Seneca Falls, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice
On This Day: The Palermo rising takes place in Sicily against the Bourbon Kingdom of the Two... (1848)
On January 12, 1848: The Palermo rising takes place in Sicily against the Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Pakistan launches its nuclear weapons program, a few weeks after its defeat in... (1972)
On January 20, 1972: Pakistan launches its nuclear weapons program, a few weeks after its defeat in the Bangladesh Liberation War, as well as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. This historical event can
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)
On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulti
On This Day: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. (1917)
On December 15, 1917: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
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 Tudor warship Mary Rose sinks off Portsmouth; in 1982 the wreck is salvaged... (1545)
On July 19, 1545: The Tudor warship Mary Rose sinks off Portsmouth; in 1982 the wreck is salvaged in one of the most complex and expensive projects in the history of maritime archaeology. This histor
On This Day: American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States. (1777)
On December 17, 1777: American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds... (1547)
On January 13, 1547: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds of having quartered his arms to make them similar to those of the King, Henry VIII of England. Thi
On This Day: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck... (1983)
On October 23, 1983: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. A French Army barracks in Lebanon is also hit that same