Here is the one work (not by works) that God looks for as a sign to save.
Jesus told us the following....
John 6:27-29
Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life,
which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”
Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”
Does a person who agrees to accept medication, cure himself?
No.
The medication cures him.
Likewise when a man accepts the solution (medication) for removing our condemnation?
By believing in Christ, he agrees to accept the medication...
The medication (God does the work) nullifies our condemnation.
There is no man saving himself in what I just stated, as I stated it.
Yes... enabling Grace!
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me,
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that
Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
God's grace enabled Paul to be strong, where prior to receiving that grace, Paul was too weak and helpless
to do what is right.... God's grace saved him, not himself.
grace and peace ..................