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Because of this fact, and the fact that our works will never be good enough. Jesus imputed his works on us that we might stand before God perfect.@Mercy Shown
Do works have anything to do with our salvation? Jesus says they do.
Revelation 20: 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
What is this does away with the idea what we do has nothing to do salvation as every man is judged according his works.
So, yes we will be judged by our works so one either has to up their game to perfection or humble themselves before God and accept His righteousness and allow Him to take all of our sin upon Himself.
As Paul said to Titus, “it is not because of the good works we have done…”
Praise, praise be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
See above on how you can be perfect.Revelation 22: 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
What else does Jesus say about salvation?
Yes!John 17: 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
So knowing God is salvation. It isn't justification. It is knowing God. i.e. having a relationship with Him, who is purifying us. Jesus is our one stop source of salvation. Without that personal purifying relationship we are lost.
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