Many probably wonder how so many are already deceived and will be deceived in the time to come. As always, we can find the answers to this in scripture and we can start with what Jesus had to say.
“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24: 3-5
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7: 15-23
The op is distinctly and very wrong in saying that signs and wonders are given for people to accept Jesus as their Savior.
The only way to God is through Jesus, His
only Son by faith. It is faith alone that pleases God. We can go back as far as the OT to affirm that is the truth. Jesus was not just a great prophet as some say. He is God incarnate and the expression of God, the Father and He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Jesus warned us that many false prophets will arise and through the power of the devil, they will fool so many that unless God Himself intervenes, even the very elect will be fooled by these lying wonders.
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24
Do not listen to those who falsely proclaim that signs and wonders (also known as miracles) are the way to know God or that those who perform them are godly. They are not godly and are not sent by God. Christians, that is those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior, may actually experience the Holy Spirit working through them and will see the spiritual gifts in operation BUT that is not what the op is talking about.
Lies are easy to spot when you study the Bible and renew your mind according to that book and turn from sin and believe what God says. We renew our minds by agreeing with the Bible. This simply means agree with what God says in His word so that you can refute the lies and the lying signs and wonders.
Know what is real and you will not be fooled by demonic spirits ushering in an age of false miracles.
Do not pursue manifestations. That is another way to be deceived. Rather pursue God and He will work in your life and church according to His word and we know that the spiritual gifts are given to build up the body of Christ and not to make a show or gather people with itching ears.
Be blessed in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
