Salvation...

Now we come to why Jesus died: Salvation:

Salvation involves the whole process by which we are taken from being completely useless in the sight of God and on our way to Hell, to being all that God has created us to be.[1] It occurs in three phases. First, the Christian has been saved from the guilt and penalty of Sin (Justification)[2], second, the Christian is being saved from the habit and dominion of sin in his life (Sanctification)[3] and finally, when the Lord returns, we will be saved from all the physical results of sin and of God’s curse on the world (Glorification).[4]
When one admits to God they are a sinner, and turns to God for Salvation[5] through Jesus[6], one is born-again (Regenerated) we are created anew[7]. We are also united with Christ, therefore giving us the right to be justified[8]. Justification is a judicial term. It is the act of God where by we are declared righteous[9]. When we express saving faith, which is the personal appropriation of the work of Jesus Christ and nothing short of total trust in the shedding of Christ‘s blood to take away our sin[10], God adds righteousness and perfection to our record[11]. God is the only source with the power to declare righteousness.[12] Justification does not declare the sinner “not guilty” but “as-not-guilty”. The act does not make one righteous, but declares one to be[13] based upon our union with Christ. We are also adopted, thereby giving us rights as a son of God[14]. We are joint-heirs with Christ[15]. Sanctification is the act of God whereby He sets apart the believer at the point of conversion[16] to preserve[17] and keep us secure through His Spirit[18]. Sanctification is also a progressive work whereby we grow in grace until the point of Glorification[19]. Glorification is the final stage of Salvation whereby we are completely redeemed, and fashioned like unto Jesus’ glorious body[20].
[1] Ephesians 2:5-10
[2] Romans 5:9 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ; John 3:17
[3] Romans 6:22
[4] Romans 8:18-23
[5] 2 Corinthians 7:10 ; Acts 2:37-38
[6] Acts 4:12 ; Romans 10:9-10,13
[7] John 3:3 ; 2 Corinthians 5:17 ; Titus 3:5 ; Revelation 1:5
[8] Galatians 2:20 ; Romans 8:1; John 15:5-4
[9] Romans 3:21-30 ; Romans 4:2-9,22 ; Romans 5:1,9-11,16-21
[10] Mark 16:16 ; Acts 4:12 ; Acts 16:31 ; Romans 10:9-10 ; Ephesians 2:8-9 ; 1Peter 1:5 ; Romans 4:1-10
[11] Galatians 3:6 ; Romans 4:3-6,11,22,24 ; 2 Corinthians 5:21 ; James 2:23
[12] Isaiah 54:17
[13] Romans 3:26
[14] 2 Corinthians 6:18 ; Romans 8:15
[15] Romans 8:17
[16] 1 Corinthians 6:11
[17] Jude 1 ; I Thessalonians 5:23
[18] Ephesians 1:13-14 ; Ephesians 4:30
[19] 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ; Philippians 1:6
[20] Romans 8:29-30 ; Philippians 3:20-21