Faith is a work? And for working the work of having faith, we are rewarded by Grace?
I like to include context, which can show a much different message then when you just show a smaller part.
Hebrews 4
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The time of our need is when we are in our infirmities. As these are temptations, this is when we feel like we might sin, or have sinned.
And In Spite Of the lack of "works", i.e. what we are dealing with is sin, in spite of that, we get to walk right up to the throne of grace . . . why? To receive grace to help . . . why?
Because of our good works?
But this is about overcoming sin. So not as some reward for Good Works.
Because we are His children.
This passage is not teaching us that God rewards our good works with Grace. Grace is not grace if it is a reward, because then it would be earned. But grace, by definition, cannot be earned.
Faith is a work? And for working the work of having faith, we are rewarded by Grace?
Much love!