Many mistakenly believe that heaven is our reward for doing good things. Our presence in heaven is in no sense a reward for our works, but a gift freely given by God in response to faith.
There is a difference between regeneration and rewards.
To the degree that our life hasn't been characterized by good works, or to the degree these works have been done with improper motives, we will lose or forfeit our reward.
Let's be perfectly clear -- Christ paid the eternal price for all our sins, once and for all. If we have trusted Him for that provision, we will not have to pay the eternal price and He has fully forgiven our sins and we are completely secure in the love of Christ. Our salvation is sure and we will not undergo the judgment of condemnation.
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