John Piper has posted a brief meditation on the importance of remembering that God’s free gift of grace precedes our efforts to meet His demands. He states that this is one of the most important truths to keep in mind as we read the Bible. It isn’t long and it is certainly worth reading. You can find it here http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/2067_one_of_the_most_important_principles_in_reading_the_bible/
One of the Most Important Principles in Reading the Bible – by John Piper
October 28, 2009 by Dan Lowe