How does faith relate to works in the life of a believer?

While Paul emphasizes justification by faith without works, he also acknowledges that genuine faith naturally produces good works. James complements this by stating that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). Thus, works are not the basis for salvation but are an evidence of a living faith that reflects the transformative power of the gospel in a believer's life. This relationship underscores the Reformed teaching that while works follow faith as fruit, they do not form any part of the ground of our justification before God, which rests solely in Christ.