My only point is that I think it is naïve to believe that God is going to ignore the cries of all the martyrs that have gone before. When the tribulation comes all Christians will be tested. Its not farfetched that very soon you may have to decide whether you will take the Mark of the Beast. What if you have to decide to take a chip if you want to be able to buy food? Millions will do it.
Matt: 24: 10-13
10 And then shall many be offended , and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise , and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound , the love of many shall wax cold . 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved .
Again, you make good points. God didn’t ignore the cries of the martyrs, ever but I don’t see how their martyrdom equates to this discussion. The rapture will be a one-time event. Matt 10:22 “He that endureth to the end...” was originally addressed to the apostles when they were sent to teach and preach in the name of the Lord Jesus. The verse is also telling us to remain in our faith until the day we die, not a warning that we will necessarily face threats to renounce our faith or be murdered. Sure, that does happen but as another poster said, that is the work of Satan, not by the wrath of God. I say we’re going. Things are falling into place every day. We ought to look skyward, as the scripture says. Preach the good news because more people than ever are receptive to the Spirit and it should give us all cause for joyful anticipation (as it was intended).