So now you’re saying that righteousness IS of works?
No, and it is obvious that you actually know what is being offered to you for your learning but you are choosing to argue with it so you can dismiss it and continue to wrok/strive for eternal life. Your works are as filthy rags ...
“So now you’re saying that righteousness IS of works?”
I’m not going to argue with you and parse words. The Bible clearly and explicitly wrestles with faith vs works in James 2, Galatians 2-3 (my favorite), the entire book of Romans, and so forth.