Salvation refers to the fact that God has rescued, orsaved, us from sin and from the consequences of sin (death). In the Bible, we see three aspects of salvation—justification, sanctification, and glorification. (see: “Justification, ”Sanctification,” and “Glorification”).
Salvation (How to Receive)
Salvation is a gift from God. Many people mistakenly think that we must be very good in order to earn our salvation. The Bible teaches that none of us is good enough to earn salvation. We must accept it as a gift from God. God freely gives this wonderful gift to all who will accept it on His terms. We receive salvation when we admit to God that we have sinned and are truly sorry for our sins (so sorry that our heart's desire is to stop sinning--the Bible calls this "repentance") and when we receive, by faith, the Lord Jesus Christ into our lives as our personal Lord and Savior. We simply trust Him ( instead of our good behavior or our family or our church) to forgive us our sins and to give us the gift of eternal life. (You can read more about how to receive salvation on this website.).
Sanctification
Sanctification is that process by which God sets all of us (who have received the Lord Jesus Christ) apart from the world and from sin in order to use us for His purpose. When we experience Christian growth and become more like Jesus, we are experiencing sanctification. The English word “sanctification” comes from the same Greek word as the word “holy.” (see: “Holiness”).
Sanctified
One who has been set apart from sin and the world for God’s purposes is said to be sanctified. There is a sense in which we have been sanctified already. God set us apart for Himself when we received the Lord Jesus Christ. There is another sense in which we continue to be sanctified as we continue through life, growing to be more and more like Christ.
Justification
Justification is the act of all our sins being forgiven and cleansed away from us forever. This takes place at the very moment we receive Jesus Christ into our lives as Lord and Savior. Someone once said, “When I am justified, it’s ‘just if I’d’ never sinned!” That’s a good way to remember the meaning of the word! Since our sins are all forgiven and taken away, God declares us to be “righteous.” The words “righteous” and “justified” come from the same Greek word. (See: “Righteousness,” “Imputed Righteousness,” and “Imparted Righteousness.”).
Justified
The description of one who has experienced justification. (See: “Justification”)
Sanctification
Sanctification is that process by which God sets all of us (who have received the Lord Jesus Christ) apart from the world and from sin in order to use us for His purpose. When we experience Christian growth and become more like Jesus, we are experiencing sanctification. The English word “sanctification” comes from the same Greek word as the word “holy.” (see: “Holiness”) (Back to Contents)
Sanctified
One who has been set apart from sin and the world for God’s purposes is said to be sanctified. There is a sense in which we have been sanctified already. God set us apart for Himself when we received the Lord Jesus Christ. There is another sense in which we continue to be sanctified as we continue through life, growing to be more and more like Christ.
Glorification
Salvation has three aspects: Justification,Sanctification, and Glorification. Glorification will certainly one day take place for all Christians, but we do not experience it while we still live in these bodies of flesh and blood. When Jesus returns, all Christians will be given brand new bodies that will be wonderful and eternal. These bodies are called “glorified” bodies. It is at that moment that “glorification” takes place.
Glorified
This word is used in two senses: God is said to be “glorified” when we honor Him, praise Him, live for Him, and give thanks to Him. People (Christians) will be glorified when Jesus returns to set up His kingdom.
Resource:-
http://www.aboundingjoy.com/Bible%20studies/terminology.htm#salvation 2
