How do good works relate to salvation?

In sovereign grace theology, good works are seen as the fruit of salvation rather than the root of it. Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly states that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works, so no one can boast. However, verse 10 follows with the affirmation that we are created in Christ Jesus for good works. This implies that while our good deeds do not contribute to our salvation, they are a necessary outflow of a genuine faith that has been awakened by God's grace. This aligns with the teachings found in Titus 3:8, where maintaining good works reflects the transformation in a believer's life and serves as a visible manifestation of God's saving work within us.