nothing to justification. The only works of righteousness that serve to justify a sinner are the works of Christ. So when we say that we are justified by faith alone, we mean that we are justified by Christ alone, by His works; our works do not count toward our justification. Some will say: “I guess that means that I don’t have to bear any fruit. I don’t have to bring forth any manifestation of righteousness because I’m saved by faith.” But remember that the faith that justifies, as James tells us