The Scriptures teach us that faith without works is dead. But does that mean that works will help us earn a right standing with God, does that mean that what we do will help us gain access to Heaven? Certainly not. Understand that we’re saved by grace through faith alone and salvation is completely free, offered through the blood of His only Son. However, as we allow God’s grace to work in and through us good works will come as a result of our salvation. It is His grace that enables us to obey.