How does faith in Christ relate to good works?

In Reformed theology, good works are seen as the fruits of saving faith, not the basis for it. As Ephesians 2:10 states, 'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.' This indicates that while genuine faith results in a life marked by good works, those works do not contribute to our justification before God. Instead, salvation comes purely through grace, and once individuals are saved, they are compelled to live out their faith through obedience and good deeds as a reflection of Christ’s love.