"The only sin that we can defeat is a forgiven sin." A forgiven sin is something we see in light of the cross (past event) where Jesus bore the wrath we deserved and kicked the teeth out of our guilt. This fuels the sin- conquering power needed now, in the present. But we also look forward, to the future. The past work of Christ secures the life and joy of our future with Christ. It's set. Done. And this also fuels the power needed now, in the present. Piper writes, "Sin can't enslave a person who