<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Salvation is through Christ alone and His finished work on the Cross. Catholics DO believe that "saving faith" is comprised of both "faith" and "works" but it's not our works that save. Our works, done in the state of grace, lead to sanctification. Such "works" do absolutely no good to one not already on the path to salvation. I hope this helps clarify. <p><hr></blockquote><p><br><br>Hi Scott,<br><br>I trust that when you say that "Catholics DO believe" such and so, what you mean is that the "Roman Catholic church teaches..." those doctrines that you embrace. In other words, in these discussions what is relevant is not the beliefs of individuals who call themselves Catholics, but rather what the church officially teaches. <br><br>Assuming, therefore, that in your estimation your beliefs are consistent with and reflect Roman Catholicism maybe you might consider addressing the following points for clarification.<br><br>(1) Is justification a process that encompasses sanctification?<br><br>(2) Are one's post-baptismal works meritorious in any way? <br><br>Ron<br><br>