power that flows through and from the Word of God finds its fountain in the heart of God’s love and its foundation in the wisdom of God’s purposes. By understanding His heart and His purposes for us, we can approach the Bible clearly and properly. Its essential message expresses His heart and aims at fulfilling His purposes. The quickest summary of the Bible’s message might be made with a three-word outline: revelation, redemption, and restoration. The Bible’s revelation helps us understand two fundamental