I didn't mean to avoid an argument, but it doesn't belong to a thread about confession. The notion that salvation is by faith alone is not supported by the scripture. I wrote a
summary of what the Church teaches on faith, grace and works not long ago; I'd be happy to explain further on an appropriate thread.
Here is a very good article that addresses common Protestant fallacy of irresistible grace, salvation by faith alone, and the related matters Assurance of Salvation?.
