according to Piper, Wright holds that justification is by faith in the present and by works in the future. Piper holds that justification is by faith alone.
the thing is, the kind of justification we subscribe to and the kind of calvinism we subscribe to are inextricably linked.
according to classical calvinism, grace is unconditionally given by God and unconditionally received by man. in other words, faith is caused (or effected) by God. if faith is caused (or effected) by God, then justification is a past verdict.
according to moderate calvinism, grace is unconditionally given by God and conditionally received by man. in other words, faith is occasioned (or enabled) by God. if faith is occasioned (or enabled) by God, then justification is a present verdict which will be reaffirmed in the future.
more on classical calvinism vs moderate calvinism here, here and here.
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