The Gruesome End of Simon the Zealot
Apostle Simon the Zealot was sawed in half for refusing to worship the Roman emperor. This brutal execution was no isolated incident. The Bible foretold such horrific deaths centuries ago.
Prophetic Warnings in Scripture
The book of Daniel warned that "a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then" was coming. Isaiah painted a grim picture of end-times persecution, where "the Lord will rise up...and be angry to do his work, his strange work, and bring to pass his act, his strange act."
The Apostles Faced Brutal Deaths
The apostles of Christ did not shy away from this prophetic reality. They stood firm in their faith, even as they were boiled in oil, flayed alive, and crucified upside down. They were willing to die rather than deny the truth they had encountered.
The Tribulation is Looming
Just as the apostles faced intense suffering for their beliefs, the Bible warns that a coming "time of tribulation" will be even worse. A global dictator will arise, forcing all to worship him or be executed. Those who refuse the "mark of the beast" will be targeted for elimination.
Are You Prepared?
Most of us do everything we can to avoid such a choice. We arrange our lives to never be forced to pick between our convictions and our survival. But the prophets of old gave clear warnings - the day is coming when we'll have to decide what we're truly willing to die for.
"The truth doesn't hide. It waits for those brave enough to look."
The Wise Wolf