Persecution

Christian persecution is portrayed through a stark symbolic composition: a bowed human profile carries the image of a captive behind prison bars, while a rifle, flames, and a burning church building speak of violence against believers. The church structure with a cross-marked doorway anchors the subject in the suffering of the persecuted church, especially in regions where worship, witness, and conversion bring imprisonment or attack.

The artwork reflects the biblical reality that following Christ can bring opposition from the world. Scripture calls the church to remember those in prison, to endure faithfully, and to pray for brothers and sisters who suffer for the name of Jesus. The visual language is suited for missions awareness, persecution ministry, prayer campaigns, sermons on costly discipleship, and advocacy for religious freedom.