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: World War II: The German battleship Bismarck is sunk in the North Atlantic,... (1941)
On May 27, 1941: World War II: The German battleship Bismarck is sunk in the North Atlantic, killing almost 2,100 men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God ...
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: Giuseppe Garibaldi begins the Siege of Palermo, part of the wars of Italian... (1860)
On May 27, 1860: Giuseppe Garibaldi begins the Siege of Palermo, part of the wars of Italian unification. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist... (585 BC)
On May 28, 585 BC: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the Battle of the Eclipse, leading to a truce. This is one...
On This Day: The Coronation of Charles X of France takes place in Reims Cathedral, the last... (1825)
On May 29, 1825: The Coronation of Charles X of France takes place in Reims Cathedral, the last ever coronation of a French monarch. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of... (1982)
On May 29, 1982: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of Goose Green. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British... (1902)
On May 31, 1902: Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu...
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: 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: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on... (1812)
On June 1, 1812: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader...
On This Day: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at... (2022)
On September 19, 2022: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam... (1950)
On September 19, 1950: Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro...
On This Day: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire... (1697)
On September 20, 1697: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, ending the Nine Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerf...
On This Day: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. (1854)
On September 20, 1854: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ...
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in... (1863)
On September 20, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h...
On This Day: First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city;... (1098)
On June 2, 1098: First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city; the second siege began five days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra...
On This Day: Cyprus Convention: The Ottoman Empire cedes Cyprus to the United Kingdom but... (1878)
On June 4, 1878: Cyprus Convention: The Ottoman Empire cedes Cyprus to the United Kingdom but retains nominal title. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins. (1864)
On June 15, 1864: American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons...
On This Day: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration... (1946)
On September 20, 1946: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on... (1871)
On September 20, 1871: Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on Nukapu, now in the Solomon Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: Sixteen Kingdoms: Sima Yao, age 10, succeeds his father Emperor Jianwen as... (372)
On September 12, 372: Sixteen Kingdoms: Sima Yao, age 10, succeeds his father Emperor Jianwen as Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Jin dynasty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
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 initial phase of the Mexican Revolution....