[aimhigh]

My pentecostal mother used to tell me that the Bible says that the last days will see Christians persecuted mercilessly everywhere.

The final judgment (Tribulation period) will come as a result of such persecution.

[XR7]

The final judgment (Tribulation period) will come as a result of such persecution.

What the?
You mean the Christians are actually going to face persecution/martyrdom and are not going to be "raptured" out?