The spirits of devils, working miracles (Revelation 16:14)


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For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

Revelation 16:14 - King James

 

⚪ The influence of evil spirits (materializations)

Rev. 16 [...]
16:14. For they are the spirits of devils — See Eph. 6:11 "We are naturally led by the analogy of the influence of evil spirits as described in the Gospels to compare the effect produced by the demons referred to in this verse, with the instances of possession of which we read elsewhere in the New Testament." — Cook.
Working miracles. — It is very possible that the strongest "proof" of the immortality of man will yet be obtained by the false prophet through materializations of evil spirits, perhaps first at preachers' meetings, and afterwards in public. We will wait and see. Meantime: the mental invasions indicated in Rev. 7:3 and 2 Thes. 2:11 Trill surely come, whether the physical materializations come or not. — Rev. 13:13, 14.

Source : 🇺🇸 1917 - Studies in the Scriptures, Vol 7, The finished mystery, page 254 + Cover

 

⚫ The two nations [Britain-America] work great miracles (peace pacts)

Rev. 16 [...]
"For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty." (Vs. 14) As God's faithful witnesses on earth proclaim his Word concerning his judgments, Satan's instrument, the "false prophet" in particular, proclaims the doctrine of demons. The two nations making up the "false prophet" have long claimed to be Christian; but, having forsaken the Word of God and his kingdom, they have become out-and-out hypocrites and speak the doctrine of devils. [...] The 'two-horned beast' and "false prophet" work great miracles or signs, such as peace pacts for the prevention of war, naval disarmaments, and like schemes, which they claim will make the earth a desirable place to live. These unclean things that come out of the mouth of the Dragon, beast and false prophet go forth to the rulers of the earth, that is to say, Satan's visible organization, and, by many promises of success, "gather them to the battle of that great Day of God Almighty". These are assembling the people against Jehovah God and his people.

Source : 🇺🇸 1930 - Light, Vol 2, page 50, page 51 + Cover