Biblical Inerrantist Illustrations
Biblical inerrancy, doctrinal fidelity, literal interpretation.
Key question: “What does a literal reading reveal about biblical truth?”
10345 illustrations found
On This Day: Edmund Burke publishes Reflections on the Revolution in France, in which he... (1790)
On November 1, 1790: Edmund Burke publishes Reflections on the Revolution in France, in which he predicts that the French Revolution will end in a disaster. This historical event can serve as a power...
On This Day: The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the... (1994)
On May 21, 1994: The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: World War II: First day of Battle of Elaia-Kalamas between the Greeks and the... (1940)
On November 2, 1940: World War II: First day of Battle of Elaia-Kalamas between the Greeks and the Italians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and...
On This Day: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the... (637)
On October 30, 637: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how ...
On This Day: The Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for the "establishment in... (1917)
On November 2, 1917: The Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for the "establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people" with the clear understanding "that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities"....
On This Day: The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. (1410)
On November 2, 1410: The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a ...
On This Day: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn... (1945)
On October 30, 1945: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu...
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF... (1950)
On September 17, 1950: The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares... (1961)
On May 21, 1961: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out. This historical event can serv...
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The bombing of Alicante kills 313 people. (1938)
On May 25, 1938: Spanish Civil War: The bombing of Alicante kills 313 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons...
On This Day: Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by... (1454)
On September 18, 1454: Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On This Day: The All Saints' Flood devastates the Dutch coast. (1570)
On November 1, 1570: The All Saints' Flood devastates the Dutch coast. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us...
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution of 1956: A Revolutionary Headquarters is established in... (1956)
On October 31, 1956: Hungarian Revolution of 1956: A Revolutionary Headquarters is established in Hungary. Following Imre Nagy's announcement of October 30, banned non-Communist political parties are ...
On This Day: The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations. (1922)
On September 18, 1922: The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u...
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...
On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of... (1966)
On May 16, 1966: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II, who would become deeply entangled in the... (1099)
On August 13, 1099: Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II, who would become deeply entangled in the Investiture Controversy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho...
On This Day: At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in... (1822)
On May 26, 1822: At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in Norway's history. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n...
On This Day: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan... (1879)
On May 26, 1879: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i...
On This Day: The Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders... (1798)
On May 27, 1798: The Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders defeat and kill a detachment of militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat...
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited... (1941)
On May 27, 1941: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited national emergency". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death... (1902)
On September 19, 1902: A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death of 115 attendees. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end...
On This Day: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War... (1919)
On November 11, 1919: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif...