Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men (Titus 3:5-8).
Salvation, biblically speaking, means to effect successfully the full deliverance of a person from eternal torment in Hell (Isaiah 53:4-6; I Peter 1:18-19). While sanctification means to “be set apart” for a purpose (John 17:19). They are two separate, distinct things. The former is instantaneous and can only be attain through faith alone—plus nothing else (Ephesians 2:8-9), while the latter is progressive and is being attested by good works. Salvation cannot substitute for sanctification, and sanctification cannot substitute for salvation. Each stands separately, but they do not stand alone. There is no true sanctification without true salvation. Good works are not for salvation (Titus 3:5); it should be the result of salvation done through the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. God intended it to be that way so that no one should boast. True Christians are saved to serve the living God. Good works should be done to glorify and magnify God. Failure to understand these simple concepts will lead us to false hope and wrong views of Christian life. Salvation must come first; then sanctification may begin.Kindly view this link to further know on how to be saved by God's grace.
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