Definitely not what St. Paul meant.
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the Law. Romans 3:28
For if Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about; but not before God. Romans 4:2
Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Sure sounds like Paul meant it is by faith alone based on these verses.
These other guys believed this to be the case also.
And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5
Yes, you are right. When I did my search, that is why I found too. Thank you.