There are many things Jesus accomplished when he lived, died, & was raised to life. Two things that were accomplished in this were: Life & Salvation. I've been wrestling with these two things as of late. Here's what I've been thinking.

Most Christians believe Jesus died to give salvation, & I agree. However, I believe Jesus' sacrifice on the cross (atonement) results in a more robust offer. I argue that he died to give us Life; & I think that salvation is included within this life that God gives. Salvation is often seen as having merit when I die, but this is not what God intends for us; he came to give eternal Life, which starts the instant you trust in Jesus as Messiah.

Ephesians 2:1-4 says, "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." We were dead but God gave us Life in Christ.

John 1:4 "In him was life, and that life was the light of men." In him was Life.
John 5:39-40 "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life." Jesus has Life to give.
John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Full life is only found in Jesus.

This has become important to me because I see many Christians not living the Life God has empowered us to live; yet they profess him. Too, this goes against the "Just get saved" formulas, which are a mockery to God's offer. When you confess Christ, eternal Life starts & getting saved is just one part of this new Life; now, real, whole, healthy, & healed.