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First off, there is no salvation without the atonement of Christ.

Secondly, I have heard many of my Evangelical friends say that their salvation is only through grace, but the rewards they get in heaven is based on their works. Is this true? If it’s not true, then how is it wrong?

From the Baker Evangelical Dictionary:
The Variation in Reward. Salvation and eternal life are the same for all Christians but the rewards given to each varies, dependent upon the faithful labor expended. It is clear from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 that the lord of the servants expected more from the five-talented man than he did from the two-talented or the one-talented individuals. Note that the talents were dispensed according to personal ability to handle them (v. 15). The ones with lesser amounts had lesser responsibility. Paul says that at the judgment of the believer’s works, each will receive a reward according to his or her labor. Matthew 5:12 speaks of great reward in heaven and 2 John 8 speaks of a full reward, both references indicating that the rewards will not all be the same.

every reward or “crown” we receive based upon our good works will be thrown at our Saviors feet for His glory and not our own.

Revelation 4

I don’t think you truly grasp the idea of worship either here or in the hereafter.