I don't see a a conflict in that and ...scripture which says..."faith without works is dead".
They go together in intent.
The word intends to show that works alone will NOT get us eternal salvation.
But, also that faith alone will not achieve that goal either.
Faith and works go together as part of being righteous.
The point is like repentance and baptism...they go together to become sin clean.
They go together in intent.
The word intends to show that works alone will NOT get us eternal salvation.
But, also that faith alone will not achieve that goal either.
Faith and works go together as part of being righteous.
The point is like repentance and baptism...they go together to become sin clean.
We are saved by grace of God and only by that grace of Jesus Christ.
God has administered that grace to us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Then and this is important.
Believing in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is how we are saved (Romans 10). Everything else is of secondary importance. The primary doctrine will always be solely about what Jesus Christ has done for us.
Faith and works is not a fundamental doctrine in Christianity. If love towards others (works) is not evident during the Christian life. Then it is possible that one's faith may not be a genuine faith. Loving others is the proof of your faith. Yet, grace precedes your faith.
Works do not save. Faith and works also does not save anyone. We are saved by the grace of God alone through Christ alone.