Billy,

You believe in the scriptures but you seem to have forgotten what Christ has said about salvation and works. I am here to remind you:

Matthew 7:21-23
21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Do you think that Christ believed in a faith based salvation (saith unto me, Lord, Lord) or a works based salvation (but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven]. But works alone were not enough just a faith alone is not enought. Even those with the proper works, Christ would say he never new.

Do you believe the words of Christ or your understanding of the words of Paul. You make the call.

Marvin