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: Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan... (1950)
On September 18, 1950: Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab...
On This Day: The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern... (1966)
On May 21, 1966: The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
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: 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: The All Saints' Flood devastates the Dutch coast. (1570)
On November 1, 1570: The All Saints' Flood devastates the Dutch coast. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us...
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: Empress Matilda's reign as 'Lady of the English' ends with Stephen of Blois... (1141)
On November 1, 1141: Empress Matilda's reign as 'Lady of the English' ends with Stephen of Blois regaining the title of 'King of England'. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr...
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 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: World War I: The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) departed by ship in a single... (1914)
On November 1, 1914: World War I: The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) departed by ship in a single convoy from Albany, Western Australia bound for Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On This Day: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has... (1825)
On August 29, 1825: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has Portugal recognise Brazilian independence, formally ending the Brazilian War of Independence. The tr...
On This Day: Lahti, a city in Finland, is granted city rights by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia,... (1905)
On November 1, 1905: Lahti, a city in Finland, is granted city rights by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the last Grand Duke of Finland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the... (1916)
On September 15, 1916: World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the Somme. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and...
On This Day: World War I: Allied troops break through the Bulgarian defenses on the... (1918)
On September 15, 1918: World War I: Allied troops break through the Bulgarian defenses on the Macedonian front. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: The trial of the deposed Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega ends in the United... (1992)
On September 16, 1992: The trial of the deposed Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega ends in the United States with a 40-year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering. This historical event c...
On This Day: Flanders Campaign: France completes its conquest of the Austrian Netherlands at... (1794)
On September 17, 1794: Flanders Campaign: France completes its conquest of the Austrian Netherlands at the Battle of Sprimont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ...
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The invasion of Quebec by the Continental Army... (1775)
On September 17, 1775: American Revolutionary War: The invasion of Quebec by the Continental Army begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra...
On This Day: Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood... (1901)
On September 17, 1901: Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood River Poort. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works...
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: Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat... (1814)
On November 1, 1814: Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat of France in the Napoleonic Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio...
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: 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: Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. (1950)
On July 4, 1950: Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preac...