Biblical Inerrantist Illustrations
Biblical inerrancy, doctrinal fidelity, literal interpretation.
Key question: โWhat does a literal reading reveal about biblical truth?โ
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On This Day: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1779)
On October 1, 1779: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. (1918)
On October 1, 1918: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor
On This Day: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey... (1931)
On October 1, 1931: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey and New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia... (1936)
On October 1, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia dissolves itself, handing control of Catalan defence militias over to the Generalitat. This historica
On This Day: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of... (1953)
On October 1, 1953: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of India's Madras State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. (1943)
On October 1, 1943: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1960)
On October 1, 1960: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. (1979)
On October 1, 1979: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the... (2009)
On October 1, 2009: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court... (2017)
On October 1, 2017: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court of Spain, takes place in Catalonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his... (939)
On October 2, 939: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his rule, by a coalition of Eberhard of Franconia and other Frankish dukes. This historical event can s
On This Day: The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. (1263)
On October 2, 1263: The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. (1552)
On October 2, 1552: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. (1789)
On October 2, 1789: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice an
On This Day: Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the... (1527)
On January 1, 1527: Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the 1527 election in Cetin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom... (1870)
On October 2, 1870: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S.... (1996)
On October 2, 1996: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the... (1739)
On October 3, 1739: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the Russian-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate... (1862)
On October 3, 1862: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate forces under General Earl Van Dorn attack Union defenses led by General William Rosecrans around Cori
On This Day: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of... (1873)
On October 3, 1873: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of northern California. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. (1935)
On October 3, 1935: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King... (1929)
On October 3, 1929: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King Alexander I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen,... (1761)
On September 22, 1761: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen, respectively, of the Kingdom of Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon