The False Church
This beast "...causeth the earth and them that dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed" (Rev 13:12b). The false church, the false system, is causing millions of people to worship the devil without even realising it. Millions think they’re serving the Lord and going to heaven when in reality they’re heading for hell because of the beastly system being preached throughout false churches, groups and movements. "And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men" (Rev 13:13).
How many of us realise that not all miracles are from the Lord Jesus Christ? There are counterfeit miracles caused by the devil. Satan counterfeits all the things of God. For example, if someone prays for an individual’s healing and healing occurs; if that healing was not done in Jesus’ name, it’s a false healing. Unless healing is done in Jesus’ name, it’s false. These "great wonders" and "fire coming down from heaven" represent false anointing. We refer to the power of the Holy Spirit as fire, as the anointing of God.
In contrast, the false anointing has fallen on the false church. There are supernatural things happening in the false church, but God is not the source of these supernatural occurrences. The Holy Spirit will always glorify Jesus and draw attention to Him not to a man. Many present day "miracles" are not causing men to repent and turn to Jesus but rather men are seeking these "power anointing" for the excitement of a new experience. Some of these so-called "miracles from heaven" are even creeping into the true church.
Deception and delusion are so strong today and many of God’s people do not have the discernment they should have to recognise the source of these miracles. Many times this is because of a lack of commitment and obedience on their part. Many are being deceived because holiness and purity are not being preached. The false churches are preaching a false gospel that is ensnaring many into its web of deceit. They represent the earnest attempt of millions of people to fulfil deep and legitimate needs of the human spirit.