Episode
Was Revelation Written During Nero’s Persecution?
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- Eschatology Matters
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- May 25, 2026
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- 323
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Summary
Was Nero's persecution of Christians limited to Rome —or did it spread across the entire Roman Empire? In this episode of the Revelation Series, Jay Rogers examines the historical evidence surrounding Nero's persecution and why it may have been far larger than many modern scholars admit. Ancient writers like Tacitus and Clement of Rome describe an immense multitude of Christians suffering under imperial persecution after the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. If true, this changes how we understand the New Testament, Revelation, and the final years of the apostles. In this episode: Was Nero's persecution empire-wide? Were Peter and Paul ministering during unfolding prophetic events? Were books like Luke, Acts, and Mark written during this crisis? How did persecution shape the early church? By tracing the timeline from Nero's persecution through Paul's final imprisonment, this episode reveals the New Testament not as distant theology written safely afterward-but as documents forged in the middle of crisis, persecution, and prophetic fulfillment. Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here< For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<