Counted Righteous in Christ

In Counted Righteous in Christ, John Piper defends the doctrine that believers are reckoned righteous through union with Christ rather than by their own works.

He examines biblical texts, especially Romans, to argue for the imputation of Christ’s obedience as the ground of justification.

The book responds to contemporary evangelical critiques that downplay or deny forensic imputation.

Piper aims to show how this doctrine is vital for assurance, gospel faith, and the believer’s standing before God. The work is pastoral and apologetic, intended to clarify theological misunderstandings and encourage confidence in Christ’s finished work.