Saints die in the end times by the hand of the antichrist. Yet, the End Times in general is still a judgment from God. God is allowing hard times like the antichrist to push people to God and or to stay faithful to Him. Man's sinfulness builds up and man as a whole is facing judgment. Is not Original Sin a thing that affects all of mankind? The only escape is through Christ, His grace, and His good ways according to His Word. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life. Many today falsely think that God has to materially bless us, or give us super health, or other things to be in His favor. While God can do these things for His people, there are times where this is not always the case. Paul had a thorn in his side. The early church was persecuted and put to death. Job was a righteous man and yet he lost it all.