What do Baptists believe regarding good works earning rewards in heaven and what scriptures support the beliefs?
I know we believe that good works themselves will not get you into heaven. As far as a scripture, try John 14:6 and the one that says “Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. But I think we believe that the more you do for the Lord after you give your life to him, the greater your reward in heaven. I can’t remember a scripture reference though.
To answer the question about works earning rewards in heaven, yes we do believe that. Good works start to count after we are saved, and if they are done to glorify God, and not ourselves. That will be decided by Jesus who is our judge. As far as scripture supporting, here you go. 2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a c
