[boatbums]

Observe how I explain James 2 and the Protestant build up complex logical (or seemingly logical) mental constructions to make it look like the verses such as James 2:24 was not there. They are interpreting, and dishonestly. I merely explain what is written.

Like you merely explain away all the verses given you that clearly state we are NOT saved by our works but by faith in Jesus Christ? So, it's just you simply explaining "not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to His mercy He saved us", doesn't mean what it says. Instead the phrase our "works of righteousness" is speaking of the works of the Law of Moses and how obeying the Law isn't the same thing as performing the good works which MUST be added to our faith so that one day we MIGHT be saved? There is a profound lack of understanding what GRACE is and means in your religion. Grace grants us eternal life which we receive by faith and not according to the works we do. It is why God calls it a GIFT.

[CynicalBear]

Observe how he deftly uses the word “explain” when referring to himself but uses “interpret” when referring to the same thing done by none Catholics. If it weren’t for double speak would Catholics have anything to say?

[annalex]

Instead the phrase our "works of righteousness" is speaking of the works of the Law of Moses

No, that is clearly not about law of Moses. This is the passage in context:

For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared: Not by the works of justice, which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost; Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour: That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs, according to hope of life everlasting. It is a faithful saying: and these things I will have thee affirm constantly: that they, who believe in God, may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. (Titus 3:3-8)

"Righteousness" instead of "justice" is fine, -- it is the same Greek word. The passage speaks of good works in relation to Divine Mercy, and surely mercy is unearned and not of works; mercy is a component of grace, by which alone we are saved. Appropriately, the passage ends with an exhortation to good works. It is very similar to the beginning verses of Ephesians 2, and like Ephesians 2 speaks of salvation by grace (or mercy) alone, to which men respond with faith and with good works.