...those martyred under the Antichrist are experiencing the wrath of man and Satan, not the wrath of God. We agree there.
But here’s the key: God’s wrath isn’t directed at His saints—ever. That’s why distinguishing between the Church Age and the Tribulation period matters. The martyrs in the Fifth Seal (Revelation 6:9–11) are not under wrath, but crying out during a period of judgment that is falling on the world. They are faithful believers—often called “Tribulation Saints”—because they come to faith after the rapture, just like multitudes in Revelation 7:14 who “come out of the Great Tribulation.” This isn’t saying they’re “less Christian.” It’s saying their timing is different. God saves in every age—but His dealings with the Church, Israel, and the nations follow a prophetic structure.
We (the Church) are promised deliverance from wrath (1 Thess 1:10, 5:9).
They (post-rapture believers) endure the Tribulation, but are ultimately victorious (Rev 20:4).
It’s not about worth—it’s about where we are on the prophetic timeline.