[annalex]

Annalex, in response to Gal 1:3-14 being cited: In several places St. Paul explains that works of the Law, Jewish Law or any other are not necessary for salvation, and we Catholics agree with him. In that passage, as well, he repeats that. Note verse 10. As to Abraham's faith, St. Paul also lists the works that Abraham did to glorify God. His circumcision is not one of them. So does St James. (Hebrews 11:8-19, James 2:21-24). So, in the example of Abraham whose faith is indeed an inspiration for us, we conclude with St. James, -- Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only?

Netmom: [posts Galationas 1:1-23 without any comment]

Which part on Galatians 1:1-23 I did not cover in myy post regarding Galatians 1:3-14? Or otherwise is there any reason for your posting it? The entire letter to Galatians, as well as every other book of the New Testament is Catholic teaching.

[metmom]

Netmom:[sic] [posts Galationas 1:1-23 without any comment]

Metmom thinks Scripture can speak for itself.

Metmom also realizes that even if she did comment on the passage, that she'd be told that she was wrong in her interpretation, as she usually is told so, so commentary was also not necessary.

[caww]

Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only?

Daniel posted a great post on this question and how the confusion comes about between 'works which follow faith'in Christ...and those 'works which', some believe,' are required for salvation'. There is a great difference. An understanding of this does clarify much.