Faith is the means by which we are justified before God, whereas works are the evidence of that faith.
In the Reformed perspective, faith and works are related but distinctly different. Faith is the instrument through which believers are united with Christ and justified, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:8-9, which teaches that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Works are the byproduct of genuine faith and reflect the transformative power of the Holy Spirit within the believer's life. While works do not contribute to our salvation, they evidence a living faith that results in a changed life. True saving faith leads to a life characterized by good deeds, but it is vital to understand that these deeds are not the means of obtaining salvation.
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