You know what Jesus said about forgiveness. You’ve heard the verses. You’ve heard the sermons. But what about this situation? The one that still hurts. The one that feels unforgivable. In this episode of Realigned, we’re slowing down to talk about what really keeps us from forgiving—and why clinging to the pain can feel like justice, even when it’s quietly breaking us. You’ll learn: Why unforgiveness feels powerful (but isn’t) How “relative truth” has distorted the way we see justice What Jesus' words from the cross teach us about true forgiveness Why forgiveness isn’t a feeling—it’s an act of trust and alignment This isn’t about dismissing your pain. It’s about letting the only One who truly understands it—transform it.
You know what Jesus said about forgiveness.
You’ve heard the verses. You’ve heard the sermons.
But what about this situation? The one that still hurts. The one that feels unforgivable.
In this episode of Realigned, we’re slowing down to talk about what really keeps us from forgiving—and why clinging to the pain can feel like justice, even when it’s quietly breaking us.
You’ll learn:
Why unforgiveness feels powerful (but isn’t)
How “relative truth” has distorted the way we see justice
What Jesus' words from the cross teach us about true forgiveness
Why forgiveness isn’t a feeling—it’s an act of trust and alignment
This isn’t about dismissing your pain.
It’s about letting the only One who truly understands it—transform it.
Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
The model of forgiveness from Jesus at the cross—spoken in the moment of deepest injustice.
Matthew 18:21–22 – “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.’”
Jesus’ radical call to endless forgiveness—and the context behind the cultural phrase.
Romans 12:19–21 – “Beloved, never avenge yourselves… ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
God’s justice is better than ours—and releasing revenge is an act of trust.
Colossians 3:12–13 – “...forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Forgiveness isn’t optional—it flows from what we’ve received.
Ephesians 4:31–32 – “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger… be put away from you… forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
The contrast between the atmosphere of bitterness and the way of Christ.
Romans 5:8 – “But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
The heart of the Gospel—He forgave before we deserved it.
John 1:1–3, 14 – “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word became flesh.”
Jesus as the Word, Creator, and God—reinforcing your theological claims.
Isaiah 53:3–5 – “He was despised and rejected by men… pierced for our transgressions…”
The suffering of Christ wasn’t just physical—it was relational, emotional, and unjust. He understands.