[boatbums]

Apart form WORKS of LAW, -- the scripture and the Catholic Church teach that. Not apart from all our works, as James 2 teaches and the Catholic Church teaches.

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.(Titus 3:4-7)

[annalex]

It is a faithful saying: and these things I will have thee affirm constantly: that they, who believe in God, may be careful to excel in good works. (Titus, the part you pretended was not there).