Romans 3 Shows we are Justified by Faith

It is sad that so many believers believe justification comes through something we do. This false teaching leaves tens of thousands insecure, fearful, and un-free. What's more, the truth is made so plain by Paul in his letter to Christians in Rome:

This righteousness from God*comes through faith* in Jesus Christ* to all who believe.* There is no difference,* 23  for all have sinned* and fall short of the glory of God, 24  and are justified*freely by his grace* through the redemption* that came by Christ Jesus. 25  God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement,* *through faith in his blood.* He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished* - 26  he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. 

We are indeed made free by the blood of Christ and the sacrifice of God. In this salvation, our only participating activity is faith and even that is made possible by the Spirit. The result of knowing our righteousness and redemption come only from the blood of Christ is that we are fully free and therefore motivated to do good works. These works do not make us more redeemed or more "Christian." So there is no place for judging a neighbor's salvation by their works.  Works are not an indicator of what is in the heart. For many do good works but are still not saved by faith in Christ. What we are left with is simply this: Those who believe God saved us through faith in Christ's blood are brothers and sisters in Christ. Denomination does not matter where blood is involved. Together we can serve with a thankful and full heart. Side by side. And free.