parables of a prodigal world

I just got my hands on John Piper's new book, The Future of Justification: A Response to N.T. Wright . I was so tired last night that I only got through the first 7-8 pages. I anticipate commenting in much more detail about the book once I get through it, perhaps even a series. But in my groggy reading of those first few pages last night, a passage caught my eye that may give some perspective to those reading or who will read the book. The passage reads as follows: "As critical as this book is of Wright's understanding of the gospel and justification, the seriousness and scope of the book is a testimony to the stature of his scholarship and the extent of his influence. I am thankful for his strong commitment to Scripture as his final authority, his defense and celebration of the resurrection of the Son of God, his vindication of the Deity of Christ, his belief in the virgin birth of Jesus...and the consistent way he presses us to see the big picture of God's universal ...