Dan Allen Proposes Main-Point-Driven Methodology for Christ-Centered Hermeneutics
Dan Allen, Preaching and Teaching Pastor at CrossWay Community Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has authored an article proposing a 'Main-Point-Driven' methodology for implementing Christ-centered hermeneutics. This methodology aims to provide a clear and consistent process for interpreting biblical texts to ensure legitimate connections to Jesus. Allen argues that without such a structured approach, interpreters risk making illegitimate connections. The method involves discerning the main point of a passage in its original context, asking specific Christ-connection questions based on the redemptive-historical context (Old Testament, Gospels, Acts-Revelation), and then using the C-H-R-I-S-T acronym to identify one of six organic paths to Jesus: Command, Hope, Recurring theme, Ill, Storyline reminder, or Type. He emphasizes that the connection to Christ must be guided by the main point of the passage, not by isolated details. 
