Webster defines salvation as "...the redemption of man from bondage of sin and liability to eternal death, and the conferring on him everlasting happiness.  This is the great salvation."

We all commit sin.  No one who has ever walked the earth (except Jesus) is without sin.  Sin separates us from God, and the price for our sins is eternal death.  God loves us (yes, that includes YOU) and He is merciful.  He sent Jesus to die in our place for our sins and 'pay the price' for ALL of us, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life (see John 3:16 ).