Biblical Inerrantist Illustrations
Biblical inerrancy, doctrinal fidelity, literal interpretation.
Key question: “What does a literal reading reveal about biblical truth?”
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On This Day: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire... (1697)
On September 20, 1697: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, ending the Nine Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerf...
On This Day: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. (1854)
On September 20, 1854: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ...
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: World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins. (1939)
On September 17, 1939: World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Conside...
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: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. (1658)
On June 3, 1658: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed... (1938)
On November 1, 1938: Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed "the match of the century" in horse racing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill...
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: The Battle of Chawinda is fought between Pakistan and India. (1965)
On September 17, 1965: The Battle of Chawinda is fought between Pakistan and India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history...
On This Day: Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom... (1532)
On August 13, 1532: Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: In California, designer Howard Hughes performs the maiden (and only) flight of... (1947)
On November 2, 1947: In California, designer Howard Hughes performs the maiden (and only) flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"), the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built until Scaled Composites rolled out their Stratolaunch in May 2017....
On This Day: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
On September 21, 1991: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it ...
On This Day: The French Directory, a five-man revolutionary government, is created. (1795)
On November 2, 1795: The French Directory, a five-man revolutionary government, is created. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co...
On This Day: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of... (1954)
On November 1, 1954: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of f...
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: John Brown and his men kill five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek,... (1856)
On May 24, 1856: John Brown and his men kill five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of ev...
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: Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna: Several European armies join forces to... (1683)
On September 12, 1683: Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna: Several European armies join forces to defeat the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ...
On This Day: King Saud of Saudi Arabia is deposed by a family coup, and replaced by his... (1964)
On November 2, 1964: King Saud of Saudi Arabia is deposed by a family coup, and replaced by his half-brother Faisal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many... (1956)
On November 3, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-gover...
On This Day: During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah. (1941)
On May 22, 1941: During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Conside...
On This Day: IBM announces that effective January 1970 it will price its software and... (1969)
On June 23, 1969: IBM announces that effective January 1970 it will price its software and services separately from hardware thus creating the modern software industry. This historical event can serv...
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 I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman... (1918)
On November 13, 1918: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...