RomeSweetHome wrote:And without works faith is dead.
No works no faith; it is simple as that. A saving faith is demonstrated with good works. Good works do not lead to a saving faith.
Matt 7:19-23
19 "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 "So then, you will know them by their fruits. 21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.' NAS
Those who appeal to their works and do not have faith will not get into heaven.