Ang ganda ng tanong na ‘yan kasi dito nagkakatalo ang mga Christian views pagdating sa eschatology (end times). Kaya sagutin natin nang malinaw pero hindi nerdy.
Una, ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng “Millennium”?
1. Premillennialism
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Sinasabi nito na darating muna si Jesus bago magsimula ang literal na 1,000-year reign sa lupa.
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Kumbaga: Second Coming → 1,000-year kingdom → Final Judgment.
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Ito ang popular sa mga dispensational churches (e.g., “Left Behind” kind of theology).
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Problema: ginagawa nitong dalawa ang Second Coming (isa “secret rapture,” isa “final return”), na hindi consistent sa Bible.
2. Amillennialism
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Ang “A-” ay ibig sabihin “no literal millennium.”
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Ang view na ito ay nagsasabing ang Millennium ay simboliko, at nangyayari na ngayon habang si Cristo ay naghahari sa langit at sa puso ng mga mananampalataya.
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Common ito sa mga Reformed at Augustinian traditions.
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Tama sa maraming aspeto pero kadalasan, masyadong pessimistic sa future ng world (parang “palala nang palala lang lahat until Jesus returns”).
3. Postmillennialism
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Ito ang position ng Former Adventists Philippines (FAP).
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“Post” = pagkatapos.
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Ibig sabihin: darating si Jesus pagkatapos ng Millennium hindi ito literal na 1,000 years kundi isang mahabang panahon ng tagumpay ng Ebanghelyo sa mundo.
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Hindi ito “literal 1,000 years” kundi isang symbolic era kung saan ang Ebanghelyo ay unti-unting magtatagumpay sa lahat ng bansa bago bumalik si Cristo.
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Ang focus: Christ conquers the world through the Gospel, not by force, but by grace and truth.
Biblical foundation
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Matthew 28:18–20 — “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me… make disciples of all nations.”
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Psalm 22:27 — “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the LORD.”
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Habakkuk 2:14 — “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.”
Ito ang vision ng Postmillennialism:
The Gospel will not fail. The Church will grow, reform, and influence cultures until Christ returns in final victory.
4. Historic Premillennialism
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Medyo katulad ng first one pero mas simplified.
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Naniniwala sa tribulation at literal na millennium, pero walang “secret rapture.”
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Still, naghihintay ng physical reign ni Jesus bago ang final judgment.
Bakit Postmillennialism ang position ng FAP?
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Because it fits New Covenant Theology — Christ has already conquered sin, death, and Satan (Colossians 2:15). Hindi Siya talunan na kailangan pang bumalik para magtagumpay.
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Because it fuels Gospel optimism — hindi tayo naghihintay lang ng pagwasak ng mundo, kundi nagtatrabaho para sa renewal ng mundo sa ilalim ng lordship ni Christ.
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Because it aligns with Scripture’s flow — mula Genesis to Revelation, lagi nating nakikita ang progressive victory of God’s Kingdom (Daniel 2:35, Matthew 13:31–33).
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Because it honors the Great Commission — Hindi “escape plan” ang Christian life; it’s kingdom expansion.
Summary Table
| View | Timing of Christ’s Return | Nature of the Millennium | Tone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premillennial | Before the millennium | Literal 1,000 years on earth | Pessimistic |
| Amillennial | No literal millennium | The present reign of Christ | Neutral |
| Postmillennial | After the millennium | Gospel age of victory | Optimistic |
Conclusion
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