Biblical Inerrantist Illustrations
Biblical inerrancy, doctrinal fidelity, literal interpretation.
Key question: “What does a literal reading reveal about biblical truth?”
14081 illustrations found
On This Day: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO... (1992)
On February 1, 1992: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO of Union Carbide, a fugitive under Indian law for failing to appear in the Bhopal disaster case. Th
On This Day: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. (1209)
On October 4, 1209: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse... (880)
On February 2, 880: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse Great Heathen Army at Lüneburg Heath in Saxony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. (1693)
On October 4, 1693: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. (1032)
On February 2, 1032: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German... (1917)
On October 4, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German armies in Flanders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, the first... (962)
On February 2, 962: Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor in nearly 40 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope... (1477)
On October 7, 1477: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: World War II: Josef Terboven, Reichskommissar of German-occupied Norway,... (1942)
On February 1, 1942: World War II: Josef Terboven, Reichskommissar of German-occupied Norway, appoints Vidkun Quisling the Minister President of the National Government. This historical event can ser
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by... (1780)
On October 7, 1780: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as t
On This Day: The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her... (2009)
On February 1, 2009: The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her the country's first female prime minister and the world's first openly gay head of government. This
On This Day: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the... (105 BC)
On October 6, 105 BC: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the mid-Republic This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and... (1141)
On February 2, 1141: The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and captured by the allies of Empress Matilda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the... (1945)
On October 5, 1945: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths, promulgates the Breviary of Alaric... (506)
On February 2, 506: Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths, promulgates the Breviary of Alaric (Breviarium Alaricianum or Lex Romana Visigothorum), a collection of "Roman law". This historical event
On This Day: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia,... (1934)
On October 6, 1934: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia, Lluís Companys, proclaims the Catalan State with the support of the Worker's Alliance. This historical
On This Day: Vietnam War: The execution of Viet Cong officer Nguyễn Văn Lém by South... (1968)
On February 1, 1968: Vietnam War: The execution of Viet Cong officer Nguyễn Văn Lém by South Vietnamese National Police Chief Nguyễn Ngọc Loan is recorded on motion picture film, as well as in an icon
On This Day: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from... (1789)
On October 6, 1789: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Scotland in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Inverlochy. (1645)
On February 2, 1645: Scotland in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Inverlochy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign... (1939)
On October 6, 1939: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign in Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Funeral of Queen Victoria. (1901)
On February 2, 1901: Funeral of Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leaders
On This Day: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in... (1976)
On October 6, 1976: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Mortimer's Cross results in the death of Owen... (1461)
On February 2, 1461: Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Mortimer's Cross results in the death of Owen Tudor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to... (1968)
On August 22, 1968: Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation