Faith and works are reconciled in salvation by understanding that genuine faith naturally produces good works without being the basis of salvation.
In Reformed thought, faith is viewed as the means through which we receive God's grace. It is important to clarify that while salvation is entirely by grace through faith, true faith inevitably leads to works as its fruit (James 2:26). The relationship between faith and works is not one of conditionality; rather, good works stem from a heart changed by repentance and faith in Christ. Ephesians 2:10 highlights that we are created for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us. Thus, while works do not save us, they are vital as evidence of a living faith and reflect our new identity in Christ.
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