Firm Foundation Week 2 | April 19, 2026 | Tim Ashley

Why You Can Trust the Bible Is the Bible just a collection of old stories, or is it the "Firm Foundation" for your life? In this installment of our "Firm Foundation" message series, Pastor Tim Ashley takes us deep into the structure, history, and supernatural unity of the Word of God.Whether you are a long-time believer or just curious about the Bible’s origins, this message will help you understand why we can trust this as God's Word.In this video, Pastor Tim explores:The Wise vs. Foolish Builder: Why listening to and following Jesus’ teaching is like building your house on solid rock (Matthew 7:24-27).The Structure of the Word: A breakdown of the two Testaments and the five major Covenants.A Supernatural History: How 40 authors, writing over 1,550 years across three continents, produced one unified, consistent message.The "Canon" Standard: How the 66 books were evaluated for truth and divine inspiration.Translations & Versions: Understanding the difference between "word-for-word" and "thought-for-thought" translations.Key Scripture References:Matthew 7:24-27 – Building on the Rock.2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is God-breathed.Hebrews 4:12 – The Word is living and active.Key Takeaway:The Bible’s unity could not happen by chance; it could only happen by supernatural direction.Next Steps:If this message helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell to stay updated with the rest of the Firm Foundation series!--------------------------------------------------------*Connect with HopeTown Church:*Discover everything happening at HopeTown Church—services, upcoming events, and more—at [www.hopetown.church](https://www.hopetown.church)!We’re everyday people who’ve experienced restoration, purpose, and hope through a living relationship with Jesus. Our mission is to embrace the values and calling God has for every follower, and we’re passionate about doing life together—seizing every chance to impact our community and change the world!REACH | CONNECT | REPEAT*Connect with us!*[HopeTown on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HopeTownChurch)[HopeTown on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hopetownchurch/)[Download our App](https://hopetown.churchcenter.com/setup)🔔 *SUBSCRIBE* for more messages from HopeTown!➡️ *SHARE* this message with someone you want to bless!#PastorTimAshley #FirmFoundation #BibleStudy #Christianity #Faith #WordOfGod #Scripture #ChurchOnline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.