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Reading Scripture as a path to Theosis — deification and union with God.
Key question: “How does this passage draw us into the mystery of God and guide us on the path of theosis?”
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This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Did you know? What is the only country in the world with a flag that doesn't have four right angles? Answer: Nepal This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity...
On March 19, 1277: The Byzantine-Venetian treaty of 1277 is concluded, stipulating a two-year truce and renewing Venetian commercial privileges in the Byzantine Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On March 21, 1800: With the church leadership driven out of Rome during an armed conflict, Pius VII is crowned Pope in Venice with a temporary papal tiara made of papier-mâché. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On June 2, 1793: French Revolution: François Hanriot, leader of the Parisian National Guard, arrests 22 Girondists selected by Jean-Paul Marat, setting the stage for the Reign of Terror. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
Did you know? 71% of the Earth's surface is made up of Answer: Water This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how this points to the wonder and design in God's creation.
On July 20, 1807: Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine, after it successfully powered a boat upstream on the river Saône in France. This historical event can serve as...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On July 6, 1751: Pope Benedict XIV suppresses the Patriarchate of Aquileia and establishes from its territory the Archdiocese of Udine and Gorizia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
On February 6, 2000: Second Chechen War: Russia captures Grozny, Chechnya, forcing the separatist Chechen Republic of Ichkeria government into exile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, human-rights.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
On June 11, 1898: The Hundred Days' Reform, a planned movement to reform social, political, and educational institutions in China, is started by the Guangxu Emperor, but is suspended by Empress Dowager Cixi after 104 days.
military history. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On November 19, 1944: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan Drive, aimed at selling US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay for the war effort. This historical event can serve as a...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On August 10, 1864: After Uruguay's governing Blanco Party refuses Brazil's demands, José Antônio Saraiva announces that the Brazilian military will begin reprisals, beginning the Uruguayan War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On November 19, 1794: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which attempts to resolve some of the lingering problems left over from the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On September 3, 1978: During the Rhodesian Bush War a group of ZIPRA guerrillas shot down civilian Vickers Viscount aircraft (Air Rhodesia Flight 825) with a Soviet-made SAM Strela-2; of 56 passengers and crew 38 people died in crash, 10...
On June 15, 1859: Ambiguity in the Oregon Treaty leads to the "Northwestern Boundary Dispute" between American and British/Canadian settlers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider...