Spiritual dualism has corrupted the truths of justification and sanctification, closely tied to the Protestant no works doctrine. According to this doctrine, one merely needs to profess belief in Jesus Christ and accept His grace through mental actions, and one's sins, being physical actions, will be forgiven, securing eternal salvation. This dualistic view holds that as long as the mind or spirit remains holy, a corrupt body bears no real consequence. Such a perspective narrows the comprehensive process of salvation—encompassing justification, sanctification, and glorification—to justification alone, leading to the belief that actions do not matter as long as one believes. This reductionism perverts the biblical doctrine of justification by faith and implies imperfection in God's creation by assuming inherent corruption in the flesh while holiness resides solely in the spirit. In contrast, Jesus Christ emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's way of life, underscoring the necessity of good works. Spiritual dualism, by viewing justification, grace, and the Holy Spirit as sufficient in themselves, dismisses the importance of good works, a notion contradicted by Christ, Paul, and the very nature of God's creation.

The doctrine of "No Works" is a misconception that challenges the essential relationship between faith and works in the journey toward salvation. Many assert that works are unnecessary for salvation, claiming that performing any work diminishes the grace offered by Christ. They argue that belief alone suffices, often misinterpreting Galatians 2:16 to support the notion that justification comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ, without the need for works of the law. However, this view is directly contradicted by James 2:14-26, which emphatically states that faith without works is dead. James illustrates that genuine faith must be accompanied by actions, as seen in the examples of Abraham and Rahab, whose works demonstrated and perfected their faith. This erroneous belief that works are irrelevant also stems from a misunderstanding that equates works with an attempt to earn salvation, viewing them as tied to the Old Covenant and thus obsolete. Critics of works often cite Colossians 2:14, believing the law was nailed to the cross, when in reality, it was our indebtedness for sins that Christ bore. The truth remains that works are not about earning salvation but are evidence of a living faith, essential for both justification and sanctification. Galatians 2:16, when understood correctly, does not negate works but emphasizes that they must be coupled with faith in Christ's sacrifice to be of value. Thus, faith and works are complementary, not mutually exclusive, as a true believer's life must reflect obedience and righteous actions to align with God's will.