My friend Bill described Gerard an acquaintance of his as being ldquo very far from God for a very long time rdquo But one day after Bill met with Gerard and explained to him how God rsquo s love has provided the way for us to be saved Gerard became a believer Through tears he repented of his sin and gave his life to Jesus Afterward Bill asked Gerard how he felt Wiping away tears he answered simply ldquo Washed rdquo What an amazing response That rsquo s precisely the essence of salvation made possible through faith in Jesus rsquo [... more]