Biblical Inerrantist Illustrations
Biblical inerrancy, doctrinal fidelity, literal interpretation.
Key question: “What does a literal reading reveal about biblical truth?”
15832 illustrations found
On This Day: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London,... (1611)
On May 2, 1611: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests,... (1997)
On July 6, 1997: The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. This historical event c
On This Day: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance... (1798)
On July 7, 1798: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. (1124)
On July 7, 1124: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort... (1667)
On July 7, 1667: An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of... (1777)
On July 7, 1777: American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throu
On This Day: Solidarity's victory in the 1989 Polish legislative election occurs, the first... (1989)
On June 4, 1989: Solidarity's victory in the 1989 Polish legislative election occurs, the first election since the Communist Polish United Workers' Party abandoned its monopoly of power. It sparks off
On This Day: In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. (1834)
On July 7, 1834: In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousnes
On This Day: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has... (1315)
On August 11, 1315: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has difficulties buying bread for himself and his entourage. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the... (1966)
On August 10, 1966: The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the deadliest construction accident in both Ottawa and Ontario. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the... (1928)
On July 7, 1928: Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage,... (1952)
On July 7, 1952: The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world. This historical e
On This Day: Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of... (1685)
On August 11, 1685: Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of its garrison by the Venetians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. (1944)
On July 7, 1944: World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype... (1946)
On July 7, 1946: Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France. (1760)
On July 8, 1760: British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the... (1983)
On July 7, 1983: Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and... (1861)
On January 19, 1861: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in declaring secession from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the... (1997)
On July 7, 1997: The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Yugoslav Wars: The Brioni Agreement ends the ten-day independence war in... (1991)
On July 7, 1991: Yugoslav Wars: The Brioni Agreement ends the ten-day independence war in Slovenia against the rest of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party... (2022)
On July 7, 2022: Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom governm
On This Day: Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered... (1579)
On July 8, 1579: Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered underground in the city of Kazan, Tatarstan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus... (1709)
On July 8, 1709: Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus effectively ending Sweden's status as a major power in Europe. This historical event can serve as a pow
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