The Future of Justification

by Piper, John

• ISBN13: 9781581349641
• ISBN10: 1581349645
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-01
• Publisher: Crossway Books

Summary

Pastor John Piper thoroughly analyzes the teachings ofBishop N. T. Wright on the topic of justification and sounds a callto discernment for the entire church.N.T. Wright, a world-renowned New Testament scholar and bishopof Durham in the Church of England, has spent years studying theapostle Paul's writings and has offered a "fresh perspective" onPaul's theology. Among his conclusions are that "the discussions ofjustification in much of the history of the church-certainly sinceAugustine-got off on the wrong foot, at least in terms ofunderstanding Paul-and they have stayed there ever since."Wright's confidence that the church has gotten it wrong for1,500 years, given his enormous influence, has set off warningbells for Christian leaders such as John Piper, a pastor and NewTestament scholar. If Wright's framework for interpreting the NewTestament text and his understanding of justification find a homein the church, not only could the doctrine of justification bedistorted for generations to come, but the New Testament writers'original intent could be silenced. So Piper is sounding a crucialwarning in this book, reminding all Christians to exercise greatcaution regarding "fresh" interpretations of the Bible and to holdfast to the biblical view of justification.

Author Biography

JOHN PIPER is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His many books include The Justification of God, Counted Righteous in Christ, and What Jesus Demands from the World. He earned a ThD degree from the University of Munich.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Introduction	p. 13
On Controversy	p. 27
Caution: Not All Biblical-Theological Methods and Categories Are Illuminating	p. 33
The Relationship between Covenant and Law-Court Imagery for Justification	p. 39
The Law-Court Dynamics of Justification and the Meaning of God's Righteousness	p. 57
The Law-Court Dynamics of Justification and the Necessity of Real Moral Righteousness	p. 73
Justification and the Gospel: When Is the Lordship of Jesus Good News?	p. 81
Justification and the Gospel: Does Justification Determine Our Standing with God?	p. 93
The Place of Our Works in Justification	p. 103
Does Wright Say with Different Words What the Reformed Tradition Means by "Imputed Righteousness"?	p. 117
Paul's Structural Continuity with Second-Temple Judaism?	p. 133
The Implications for Justification of the Single Self-Righteous Root of "Ethnic Badges" and "Self-Help Moralism"	p. 145
"That in Him We Might Become the Righteousness of God"	p. 163
Conclusion	p. 181
A Note on the Purpose of the Appendices	p. 189
What Does It Mean That Israel Did Not "Attain the Law" Because She Pursued It "Not by Faith But as though It Were by Works"?: Thoughts on Romans 9:30-10-4	p. 191
Thoughts on Law and Faith in Galatians 3	p. 197
Thoughts on Galatians 5:6 and the Relationship between Faith and Love	p. 203
Using the Law Lawfully: Thoughts on 1 Timothy 1:5-11	p. 207
Does the Doctrine of the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness Imply That the Cross Is Insufficient for Our Right Standing with God?	p. 211
Twelve Theses on What It Means to Fulfill the Law: With Special Reference to Romans 8:4	p. 215
Works of N.T. Wright Cited in This Book	p. 227
Scripture Index	p. 229
Person Index	p. 235
Subject Index	p. 237
A Note on Resources: Desiring God	p. 240
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