... as far as I’m aware from my Christian school teaching... god forgives you in general if you pray for it.
Also there was an arch that is closed now that removes all your sins instantly.
Before Jesus was crucified the way to Heaven was giving sacrifices to God. Like cattle, lambs, and harvested food.
After Jesus was crucified God said Jesus sacrificed himself so no one would have to give sacrifices ever again.
As far as I understand, the Christian belief is that your salvation is based on you accepting Jesus Christ as your lord and savior, and the different sects disagree on the aspects of that.
According to Paul part of what Jesus did during the three days of his death was go to all the righteous people who had already does and preach to them giving them a chance to believe in him
Also there was an arch that is closed now that removes all your sins instantly.
After Jesus was crucified God said Jesus sacrificed himself so no one would have to give sacrifices ever again.