The Final Verdict Has Already Been Spoken

Summary

In this sermon, John Piper explores the theological concept of justification, emphasizing how Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers, effectively delivering their final judgment verdict in advance through the cross. Drawing from biblical passages in Romans, Piper argues that through Christ's obedience, believers are "constituted" or "counted" as righteous, with the cross representing not just forgiveness but the decisive resolution of the final judgment. The practical takeaway is that believers can find assurance and hope in knowing that their spiritual "trial" has already been settled, with Christ's righteousness securing their standing before God.