So there are many different kinds of works and there is no Bible verse that eliminates all works of all kinds...
Salvation is based on the Cross, alone.
John 14:6
Discipleship is based on works, alone.
You can't be born again by doing works, so, that ends the stupid argument.
Works are not required for Salvation.
Works are what the born again produce because they are saved and have God's Righteousness, already.
A deceived person, believes that their works are required by God so that He will accept them.
This is the "error of CAIN".
A Saved person, who has real faith, understands that only JESUS SAVES and keeps you saved.
A heretic does not understand or comprehend this vital difference, between discipleship and salvation.... so, they will teach them as one.
They are not.
God provides Salvation ON THE Cross..... 2000 yrs ago.
You have it, or you dont.
Jesus is in you, or He's not.
You are born again, or you are hell bound.
Period.!
The person provides works.., and you can provide them being unsaved or saved and they are meaningless regarding salvation in BOTH Cases.