Ciji is back to dive into the life-changing truth that salvation isn’t something you earn — it’s a free gift from God. On this episode, we unpack the difference between gifts and wages, explore key scriptures like Romans 6: 23 and Ephesians 2: 8-9, and challenge the common idea that “good people go to heaven.” We also talk about the real struggles many face in trying to earn God's love, how understanding grace reshapes our view of God, and why it's sometimes so hard to accept a gift this big. Whether you're wrestling with these ideas yourself or looking for ways to encourage others, this conversation will help you experience the freedom that comes from receiving — not achieving — salvation.
4:45 The starting point of gospel conversations
7:02 Difficulty in receiving free gifts
13:44 Gifts vs. wages
15:55 Parental perspective
19:50 Jesus' role in salvation
25:12 Faith without works vs. striving + earning
34:26 God's will for my life
38:13 Misconception about grace
47:29 Connecting to God, and intimacy with Him
54:27 How to treat people
SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:
- Romans 6: 23
- Ephesians 2: 8-9
- James 2: 14-26
- Romans 10: 9
- Galatians 5: 13
- Romans 6: 1-2
RESOURCES REFERENCED:
- FREE gospel, evangelism, and discipleship training: www.collision.org/training
All episodes of The Collision Podcast are also available for viewing on our Youtube channel: @collision.ministries

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The Collision Podcast is all about the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
We believe that God's desire is for all 32 million middle and high school students in the United States to have an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus.
In this podcast, you'll hear discussion related Biblical topics like evangelism and discipleship, receive encouragement and insight from ministry leaders across the nation, and have your faith risen as you hear testimonies of what God is doing in students' lives throughout the United States.
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Collision is a ministry that trains the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in their schools and communities until every student encounters Jesus.
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