[Dr. Eckleburg]

Works have nothing to do with getting saved, or even staying saved,(Acts.15), they only are a result of being saved.

Amen!

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." -- Titus 3:5-7

[jo kus]

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

My brothers and sister, faith AND works BOTH come from God! When James says we are justified by works, he is not omitting faith! And it is understood (because God's word does not contradict) that ALL grace is from God - thus WE ALONE cannot brag. We only brag IN Christ and His wonderful gifts He has given us. Thus, we are justified, made righteous, and found pleasing in God's eyes when we faithfully obey His will... Hopefully, this happens daily! The "we" understood as "God moving my will and desires and I complying".

Regards