Faith in Jesus Alone

I met a very interesting new patient this week. He is a 98-year-old WWII veteran whose mind is still very sharp. Soon after my arrival he stated something that he would repeat several times during my visit – “Saved by grace through Jesus and nothing else.” I had not even asked him yet about his spiritual beliefs. Naturally, I was very glad to know exactly where he stood. I think he was testing me right away since I am just a young (59.5) whipper snapper! I assured him that I totally agreed with him. He seemed to be as relieved as I was.

When he asked about my denominational affiliation, I told...