provided salvation for us through Christ. Paul continues the passage cited above from Ephesians 2 as follows. 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. (Eph 2:4–5) Thus far Arminians and Calvinists share common ground. We agree that fallen humanity is dead in trespasses and sins, and that we cannot save ourselves. It is by grace that we are saved. This is worth underscoring because