No one is implying that works are not a fruit of the Christian life. Works do nothing to save, keep saved or make a person more holy righteous.
Scripture teaches that the Law does not bring righteousness. That doesn’t change because we are Christians.
If good works that a Christian does are no different than what a good moral non believer can do what makes them good?
If our salvation is dependent upon our good works Christ’s death was needless.
Abraham, as the father of all in the faith, was declared righteous because he believed God’s promise. Declared righteous not righteous. Paul demonstrates that it is the same for us as believers. Romans and Galatians.
