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But why cannot our good works be the whole or part of our righteousness before God?
Because the righteousness which can stand before the judgment-seat of God, must be perfect throughout and wholly conformable to the divine law; but even our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin.
Heidelberg Catechism Q. 62.

Salvation is by works. What???! It's true! Our salvation is by the works of Christ! Salvation is truly by the works of Christ on our behalf in his life, death, resurrection and ascension. Our Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled the Law on our behalf and merited eternal life by fulfilling the Law. Those who believe in him shall never perish, but have everlasting life!! Romans 10:4 says "For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes." The Greek word 'telos' suggests the goal or purpose of the Law.
Graeme Goldsworthy

Our deeds are not the basis of our salvation, they are the evidence of our salvation. They are not foundation, they are demonstration".
John Piper (Future Grace, p. 364)

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Title	Notes
Sin - Salvation - Service	Claude Duval Cole
A Dialogue of Conflicting Concepts	Glen Barry - Wherein Grace and Works Are Seen Not to Mix In the Obtaining of Salvation
The Agreement of Salvation by Grace with Walking in Good Works	Charles Spurgeon
The Relationship Between Faith and Works, Part 1	Jeremy T. Alder - A Comparison of James 2:24 and Ephesians 2:8-10 Part I
Repenting of our Good Works	Thomas Watson & Joseph Alleine
The Federal Vision Debate: The Covenant of Works - Covenant of Works Defended Part 2 (MP3)	Jonathan Goundry - Unchainedradio
The Federal Vision Debate: The Covenant of Works - Covenant of Works Defended Part 1 (MP3)	Jonathan Goundry - Unchainedradio
Roman Catholic Asks "Do Protestants Believe That True faith = Faith + Works?"	John Hendryx Answers Roman Catholic
Five Arguments Against Future Justification According to Works	Rick Phillips
Co-ordination of Grace and Duty	Hugh Martin
Following Jesus: What's Wrong and Right About the Imitation of Christ	Michael S. Horton
Reformed, Young, and Motivated...But to What?	Jonathan Gloundry
The High Call of Service	George Grant
Creeds and Deeds	Michael S. Horton
How Public Is the Gospel?	Collin Hansen
A Notch in the Belt	TIm Challies
The ‘Greater Works’ of the Believer According to John 14:12 (.pdf)	Andreas J. Köstenberger
Theology of Work	Robert Reymond - A series on the theology and ethics of work.
The Proper Purpose of Duties	Thomas Shepard
The Inability of All Duties to Save	Thomas Shepard
The Great Apostolic Anathema	Phil Johnson (MP3)
Good Works	Third Mill Ministries
Is Salvation Accomplished Wholly Without Human Effort?	Bob Passantino
Faith and Works	J. Gresham Machen
Trying to Be a Christian	Jim Elliff
Good Works to the Glory of God	Robert H. Thune
Heart Work	A.W. Pink
Are Works Necessary for Salvation?	Dr Joe Mizzi
The Christians Good Works	John A. Kohler, III
How good do I have to be to go to heaven?	John MacArthur, Jr.
Does the Promise Come by Faith or Works?	Kim Riddlebarger
If by Faith, Then Not by Works	Kim Riddlebarger
ZEALOUS IN GOOD WORKS	Rev. Steven R. Key
Subjective Soteriology: Good Works	Pastor Bob Burridge
Why the Law Was Given	John Piper
Old Testament Salvation	Jack C. Sofield
The boasted merit of works subversive both of the glory of God, in bestowing righteousness, and of the certainty of salvation	John Calvin
The Good Samaritan	Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry
DOES JAMES CONTRADICT PAUL?	John Piper
Faith According to the Apostle James	John F. MacArthur, Jr.
James and Paul on Justification	John G. Reisinger
Faith & Works: Paul vs. James	Gregory Koukl
Does James Contradict Paul Regarding Justification?	Rev. Bryn MacPhail
Faith, Works, and the Apparent Controversy of Paul and James	J.W. Carter
Salvation and Good Works	Steven J. Cole
Reconciling Paul and James	William Pemble (1591-1623)
Faith and Works	Paul Mizzi