Salvation is the state of being saved or delivered from harm or evil. For Christians, salvation refers to the free gift of eternal life that God offers to all people through faith in Jesus Christ. It's important to note that salvation is not something we can earn or deserve; it's a gift from God. And while good works are an important part of the Christian life, they cannot save us. Only faith in Jesus Christ can provide us with eternal salvation. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8-9).