It’s either/or, it can’t be both.
If it’s Christ, works aren’t needed.
If it’s works, Christ isn’t needed.
I’ll take my chances with Christ. His righteousness imputed to me beats any feeble attempts I make on my own.
That way, even if I were judged by works, since Christ’s works and righteousness have been credited to my account, I’m good to go. I’m making it.
Says who? The Faith has always been and.
If it’s Christ, works aren’t needed. If it’s works, Christ isn’t needed.
That's not the Faith. Faith without works is dead.
I’ll take my chances with Christ. His righteousness imputed to me beats any feeble attempts I make on my own.
You want to play chicken with your salvation? Neat idea. I wouldn't do that, myself.
That way, even if I were judged by works, since Christ’s works and righteousness have been credited to my account, I’m good to go. I’m making it.
The god in the mirror has affirmed your salvation.
Where in Scripture does it say that?