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: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong... (2001)
On June 5, 2001: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong tropical storm and dumps large amounts of rain over Houston. The storm causes $5.5 billion in damages, m
On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)
On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nich
On This Day: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end... (1523)
On June 6, 1523: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union, 6 June is designated the country's national day. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks,... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks, thus beginning the Cuban Revolution. The movement took the name of the date: 26th of July Movement This
On This Day: World War II: HMS Vestal is the last British Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the... (1945)
On July 26, 1945: World War II: HMS Vestal is the last British Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to... (2003)
On April 16, 2003: The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu
On This Day: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré... (2006)
On August 22, 2006: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian... (1244)
On August 23, 1244: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian control of the Jerusalem for the next 672 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
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: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as
On This Day: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at... (1066)
On December 25, 1066: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at Westminster Abbey, London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza... (1917)
On November 7, 1917: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: War of the Spanish Succession: The French under Marshal Villars win a decisive... (1712)
On July 24, 1712: War of the Spanish Succession: The French under Marshal Villars win a decisive victory over Eugene of Savoy at Denain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: Montese, Italy, is liberated from Nazi forces. (1945)
On April 17, 1945: World War II: Montese, Italy, is liberated from Nazi forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider us
On This Day: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by... (1268)
On August 23, 1268: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by Charles of Anjou, ending Hohenstaufen control over the Kingdom of Sicily and leaving the Angevins in c
On This Day: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along... (1978)
On August 22, 1978: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
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: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District... (2012)
On August 22, 2012: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 52 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the... (1991)
On August 22, 1991: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the Baltic states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr
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: President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz and the revolutionary Francisco Madero sign... (1911)
On May 21, 1911: President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz and the revolutionary Francisco Madero sign the Treaty of Ciudad Juárez to put an end to the fighting between the forces of both men, concluding the
On This Day: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the... (1794)
On February 4, 1794: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French First Republic. It would be reestablished in the French West Indies in 1802. This historical eve
On This Day: World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. (1942)
On August 23, 1942: World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider