Bonzi , so you are starting your discussion by quoting St. Paul, who was the least of all the disciples, he even tells us so himself.Ephesians 2: 8 "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast."
So God’s plan of salvation is simple. But unprincipled men want to make it complicated so they can gain the world’s admiration for “explaining the deep things of God.” In reality, they are attempting to establish a following of people who will worship and financially support them.
Why don't you start with a direct quote of Jesus himself instead? Try looking in Matthew Chap 25.
That's where it talks about works.