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Of course you must believe in Christ and accept Him as Savior. No one disputes that. The gift of redemption is simply ours for the asking. But Christ clearly set up a few more requirements for righteousness in His eyes. His parables illustrate very clearly that saying one believes is not enough to find favor with God. One must live faith with humility, generosity, perseverance, and love. St. Paul makes this clear in his letters also. You have to run the race to the end.

It is up to us to hold onto our salvation our whole lives. Our actions are a demonstration of our free will and our choice to be redeemed- and stay redeemed. In that sense, we must each complete our own redemption.

I am reminded of two parables: the haughty Pharisee and lowly Lazarus (the Pharisee believed but his self-righteous attitude was not pleasing to God) and the parable of the two sons. One son claimed he loved his father and would be obedient to him, but didn’t follow through; while the son who made no promises, but actually did what his father requested, was the one who really was the good son.

These are just two examples, from Christ’s own mouth, in sacred Scripture, that tell us there is a component of salvation that involves the way we actually live out our faith on a daily basis. Our actions and deeds matter when Christ judges us. Christ made that clear.

But Christ clearly set up a few more requirements for righteousness in His eyes. His parables illustrate very clearly that saying one believes is not enough to find favor with God.

For salvation? Use Scripture to confirm your statements. REMINDER: No one is righteous, only those who are 'in Christ'. If one isn't saved, they are not 'in Christ'. We attain salvation HIS WAY only.

One must live faith with humility, generosity, perseverance, and love. St. Paul makes this clear in his letters also. .

Paul taught God's Word alone, was Holy Spirit filled and walked by faith. Catholics are taught to walk in obedience to man made doctrine and have faith in their church. MAJOR difference. Align yourself with Paul's teachings - anyone can say what he taught. We are command to HEAR and OBEY HIS Word and not the catechism.

Our actions and deeds matter when Christ judges us. Christ made that clear.

What actions/deeds? What will Catholics says about their acts of praying to/for the dead, adoration towards anyone (Mary, saints) other than HIM, teaching that 'any man' is infallible, abiding by man made doctrine that is in direct opposition to His Word. The prideful nature displayed saying one can/must add to their salvation by works with the 'Jesus is Not Enough' mentality. Jesus said He died for all our sins, and the RCC rebels and teaches purgatory purifies one. How do you think that will 'judge' out? There are no liberal judges in heaven - ONLY ONE - and HIS WORD rules there and forever while the catechism is burnt up along with every other man-made doctrine.