Don’t think I said any differently. Works are part of the sanctification process —as I’ve said repeatedly — not Justification - which happens once before God.
Further clarification: works here in the guise of “the fruit of the Spirit”.
Once you believe in Christ you are saved-period.
Growth is a different aspect of sanctification, which has nothing to do with being saved, it has to do with spiritual maturity.
Christian growth is a different issue and has nothing to do with salvation.
No one is 'becoming' eternally saved, either they are, or aren't. 1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.