Martin it is not by works that we are saved but by grace that
none should boast.Works do not get us us closer to God but good works come from a heart that loves God and
desires to please him.John 3:16 is clear if we believe in Jesus Christ we shall
have eternal life it is based not on what we do or
have done but by the grace of God that
has been poured out upon us because of Jesus Christ.God always gives us assurances or promises the condition to receive eternal life is to believe in Jesus Christ as the one who
has saved from our sin.Personally i believe that the continued walk will determine our reward from the Lord again its not based on our effort but a trust or faith in God.This does not
effect the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.