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: Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and... (2008)
On July 13, 2008: Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single ba
On This Day: Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union before the... (1861)
On January 9, 1861: Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union before the outbreak of the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to... (1586)
On July 13, 1586: Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. This
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South... (2011)
On July 13, 2011: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia,... (1878)
On July 13, 1878: Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can se
On This Day: In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses... (1962)
On July 13, 1962: In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force wit
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
On This Day: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will... (1523)
On June 10, 1523: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will not recognise him as the successor of Christian II of Denmark. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in
On This Day: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. (1918)
On September 28, 1918: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
On This Day: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the... (1539)
On June 10, 1539: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops had traveling to Venice. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Representatives from the United States and Iraq meet at the Geneva Peace... (1991)
On January 9, 1991: Representatives from the United States and Iraq meet at the Geneva Peace Conference to try to find a peaceful resolution to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. This historical event can
On This Day: War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms... (2002)
On January 16, 2002: War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Talib
On This Day: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. (1939)
On September 28, 1939: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: American Revolution: French and American forces backed by a French fleet begin... (1781)
On September 28, 1781: American Revolution: French and American forces backed by a French fleet begin the siege of Yorktown. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine... (1756)
On July 30, 1756: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy... (1538)
On September 28, 1538: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt. (1619)
On June 10, 1619: Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy... (1499)
On July 22, 1499: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of... (1920)
On January 10, 1920: League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227. In response to... (1942)
On July 28, 1942: World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227. In response to alarming German advances, all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do
On This Day: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. (1719)
On June 10, 1719: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and... (1298)
On July 22, 1298: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and his longbowmen defeat William Wallace and his Scottish schiltrons outside the town of Falkirk. This hi
On This Day: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy... (1099)
On July 22, 1099: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration