Salvation (= what happened for us in Jesus’ death and resurrection) lies at the heart of our lives as Christians. And yet…the inherited tradition (redemption and atonement) no longer really works. This crisis is triggered by developments in evolutionary science, theology and society. We badly need a contemporary understanding and a language that will speak both to ourselves and our contemporaries. The understanding of salvation as healing, service and love in John’s Gospel is a great place to start.