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: The first part of the Saint Petersburg Metro is opened. (1955)
On November 15, 1955: The first part of the Saint Petersburg Metro is opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usin...
On This Day: Ladejarl-Fairhair succession wars: Battle of Stiklestad: King Olaf II fights and... (1030)
On July 29, 1030: Ladejarl-Fairhair succession wars: Battle of Stiklestad: King Olaf II fights and dies trying to regain his Norwegian throne from the Danes. This historical event can serve as a powe...
On This Day: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. (1743)
On August 7, 1743: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us...
On This Day: In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore.... (1814)
On September 13, 1814: In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later se...
On This Day: The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United... (2007)
On September 13, 2007: The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about G...
On This Day: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. (1808)
On September 14, 1808: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi...
On This Day: Settlers make a land run for prime land in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma. (1893)
On September 16, 1893: Settlers make a land run for prime land in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the ...
On This Day: The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra,... (1967)
On May 30, 1967: The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of...
On This Day: The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the... (1893)
On November 1, 1893: The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout... (1957)
On November 7, 1957: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through ...
On This Day: Cold War: Spain joins NATO. (1982)
On May 30, 1982: Cold War: Spain joins NATO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching abou...
On This Day: World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne,... (1942)
On May 30, 1942: World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
On This Day: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean... (1779)
On July 6, 1779: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab...
On This Day: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. (1944)
On March 19, 1944: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using ...
On This Day: World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when... (1945)
On May 23, 1945: World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu...
On This Day: The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of... (1986)
On November 3, 1986: The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States. This historical event can s...
On This Day: Battle of Poitiers: An English army under the command of Edward the Black Prince... (1356)
On September 19, 1356: Battle of Poitiers: An English army under the command of Edward the Black Prince defeats a French army and captures King John II. This historical event can serve as a powerful ...
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: World War II: Disobeying a direct order by Adolf Hitler, General Field Marshal... (1942)
On November 4, 1942: World War II: Disobeying a direct order by Adolf Hitler, General Field Marshal Erwin Rommel begins a retreat of his forces after a costly defeat during the Second Battle of El Alamein....
On This Day: The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (1857)
On June 1, 1857: The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor...
On This Day: The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of... (1884)
On May 31, 1884: The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: World War I: France and the British Empire declare war on the Ottoman Empire. (1914)
On November 5, 1914: World War I: France and the British Empire declare war on the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev...
On This Day: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect. (1988)
On June 1, 1988: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consid...
On This Day: Queen consort Gertrude of Merania is assassinated by a group of Hungarian lords. (1213)
On September 28, 1213: Queen consort Gertrude of Merania is assassinated by a group of Hungarian lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it...