Revelation 13

John sees a beast rise out of the sea and take power over the earth.  His power is extremely great and many worship him, declaring that none can stand against him.  The beast blasphemes against God and makes war against those that have turned to God.  Another beast emerges and lends aid to the first beast, causing the planet to worship the first beast by bringing down fire from heaven and compelling earth's citizenry to demonstrate allegiance to the beast by receiving his mark in their bodies.