You said kept by our good works. Many times in fact.
Are you ashamed of your good works?
I'm not ashamed of mine.
I'm not ashamed to say that Jesus requires us to obey Him.
I'm not ashamed to say that works keep me saved, as He said.
Do you ever read the verses I post IN THE BIBLE or do you just run right past them?
Jesus said that if we do not abide in Him WE ARE DEAD AND TO BE BURNED.
IF WE ABIDE in Him, it means we're obeying Him.
If we're obeying Him we're doing good works.
If we're NOT DOING GOOD WORKS we're DISOBEYING GOD.
You know, not disobeying our husband... disobeying GOD.
So yes, our works keep us saved because JESUS said to do them and it is proof of our salvation.
What is the proof of YOURS???
And why are you ASHAMED of OBEYING GOD?
You're SUPPOSED to obey God.
See Deuteronomy 31:15-20
You'll love it.
It says that God gives you a choice.
To obey or not to obey.
To obey is LIFE.
To not obey is DEATH.
Read the WHOLE BIBLE.