The Bible is the inspired word of God. It's purpose, as brought forth and preserved, is to bring focus to the whole world of the one sent to redeem mankind. That one is Jesus, the Messiah, God's only begotten son, through whom 'all nations of the earth will be blessed' Genesis 22:18. Salvation, then is the foundation of all we believe. Jesus' sacrifice released us from the obligation of the old law and replaced it with one divine commandment of love. To love God, fellow humans and ourselves. This love calls for the action of doing good and helping whenever it is in our power to do so. Making relationships, not rules, take precedence in our lives.