Does James 2 teach that we are saved by works?

Chuck Smith held Paul and James together: "Your good works don't save you. They cannot save you, but your good works are a proof of your faith, for faith is active." James says the works are what shows the faith: "I will shew thee my faith by my works" (James 2:18). Read Chuck on Titus 3:8 in the reader. Chuck Smith commentary used by permission of The Word For Today.

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