What is Salvation (Christianity)?
[[File:Heusler Allegory of Salvation.JPG|thumb|''Allegory of Salvation'' by [[Antonius Heusler]] (ca. 1555), [[National Museum, Warsaw|National Museum]] in [[Warsaw]], [[Poland]].]] '''Salvation''' in [[Christianity]] is found through the life, [[Crucifixion of Jesus|death]], and [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]] of Jesus. This is why [[Good Friday]], the day the Christian churches remember His death, is called good. Also [[Easter]] celebrates His [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]] and is the most important Christian holiday. [[Christian]]s believe that [[atonement]] with [[God]] was gained by [[Jesus]] for all [[sin]]ners who will accept Him, as He led a perfect life. ==Three Phases of Salvation== Many Christian writers say that Jesus saves us in three ways.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://devotion.knowing-jesus.com/the-three-elements-of-salvation | title=The Three Elements of Salvation }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://biblical-christianity.com/the-three-phases-of-salvation | title=The Three Phases of Salvation &#124; Biblical Christianity | date=31 July 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.academia.edu/7730517 | title=Three Stages of Salvation: Sanctification, Justification, and Glorification an Indepth Study of Righteousness | last1=Antoine | first1=Carla }}</ref> '''[[Justification (theology)|Justification]]''' means that God has forgiven all our sins. This is based on Jesus having died in our place. This becomes real for any person when they put their faith in Jesus. '''[[Sanctification]]''' means that we become people that live a good life. This process is usually gradual, but may happen quickly. '''Glorification''' means that when we die or Jesus returns to earth we will be taken to heaven to live with him. ==How Salvation happens== Various Christian groups have somewhat different views about how salvation happens. However, all agree that the death of Jesus, followed by his resurrection is what makes salvation possible. They also agree that individual humans must respond to G