My take on eschatological positions?

[tonychanyt]

What is my eschatological position: Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism, Futurism, Historicism, Idealism, Classical Dispensationalism, Progressive Dispensationalism, etc.?

For me, none of the above. I neither confirm nor deny any of these isms. When it comes to doctrine, I prefer to stick to the terms and phraseologies in the Bible. I rather not be labeled by any of these.

See also A Disciplined Probabilistic Approach to Biblical Hermeneutics.

 

[KevinT]

It's the classic problem of "lumpers" vs "splitters". Using an "-ism" can sometimes save time. Like saying one is a "Christian" establishes many elements with one word. But it also lumps Protestants in with Orthodox Catholic believers. I understand that simply adopting a particular "-ism' often allows a person to hide behind a name and not properly inspect their beliefs. But sometimes, if one does think the entire issue through, there can be value in names of generalized concepts.

I realize you were specifically addressing eschatological terms, and not general Christianity. And also you were speaking only for yourself and what your personal stance is. But when I read this, it struck me as you being opposed to all the named "-isms" in general.

Best wishes,
KT