[metmom]

Fine.

Our faith is demonstrated by our works.

It’s still the faith that saves.

[LearsFool]

Our faith is demonstrated by our works.
It’s still the faith that saves.

You hit the nail on the head.

There is no conflict between faith and obedience. After all, disobedient faith is no faith at all. As James says, obedient faith is the only faith that saves.

And what makes one's faith an obedient faith? Doing the will of the Father, as opposed to merely acknowledging Jesus with a "Lord, Lord".

If Jesus is our Lord, we do whatever He commands. We don't ask whether it's really necessary. We don't wait until all our questions have been answered, and all our objections overcome, to our satisfaction. That's not the heart of a servant. Rather, we will humbly search the Scriptures to find whatever the Master commands and just do it.

To disregard some of His commands as "not required for salvation" when He said they are, is to make ourselves the master. Such stiff-necked and stubborn people will receive their due reward for their rebellion.

[ShadowAce]

Our faith is demonstrated by our works.

Exactly.

It’s still the faith that saves.

Yes is it--the thief on the cross was saved by merely believing.