[annalex]

That by no means equates to having to do [the good works] to gain salvation

So why is that verse there?

[metmom]

To explain the reason for the good works, that we might walk in them.

Doing good works brings God honor and glory and testifies to the validity of our faith. They do not save us. Works don’t save because they can’t save.

Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sin. There is no other means of salvation.