The notion that fth is somehow separate and always precedes good works is precisely the heresy of "Sola Fide"; it is nowhere in the Bible.
Here is the reality of God breathed scripture...
Romans 4:5: "To the man who does not work, but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Lurkers and Catholic lay people, you're being deceived...Trust Jesus...Trust His written word...
Yes. The context is ciscumcision of Abraham. That did not save him, crossing the desert did. Read the Holy Scripture and you will become Catholic.