1 Peter 3:15 says, "sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence." These words are important especially to anyone who claims to...
Below you will find a list of articles found within the following category:
Shepherd’s Chapel
Shepherd’s Chapel
Introduction To students of Shepherd's Chapel - video What is Shepherd's Chapel? - video Who is Arnold Murray? - video What does Shepherd's Chapel teach? - video A challenge to Arnold Murray - video Issues and Answers Is Shepherd's Chapel Christian? Did we exist as...
An open letter to Arnold Murray of Shepherd’s Chapel
The following list of questions is only meant to find out exactly what Arnold Murray teaches. It is not meant in any condescending manner. Instead, it is for the purpose of clarification. 1 Pet. 3:15 commands Christians to give an answer to everyone who would ask. ...
The serpent seed and the Kenites
Two additional distinguishing and erroneous doctrines of the Shepherd's Chapel are known as the Serpent Seed doctrine and the Kenite doctrine. The two are intimately related. The Serpent Seed doctrine is the teaching that in the Garden of Eden, the serpent (the...
Shepherd’s Chapel and the rapture
The Shepherd's Chapel denies the doctrine of the rapture which is the teaching that upon the future return of Christ those Christians who are alive will be "caught up" to meet the Lord in the air. The word rapture is derived from the Latin "rapio" which means "to...
What does the Shepherd’s Chapel teach?
The Shepherd's Chapel is, at the very least, a controversial church with many unorthodox doctrines. The following list of teachings from the Shepherd's Chapel is derived from scouring the Internet, chat rooms, bulletin boards, asking the followers of Arnold Murray,...
Is Shepherd’s Chapel Christian?
Shepherd's Chapel is not Christian. But, in order to ascertain whether or a group is Christian, we must first understand what makes something Christian in the first place. Throughout history, the Christian Church has gleaned from God's word those essential doctrines...
Who is Arnold Murray?
Arnold Murray (died 2014) was the "pastor" of a church called the Shepherd's Chapel which is based in Gravette, Arkansas, with over 200 television stations carrying his ministry. Mr. Murray presented himself as a Christian scholar, called himself "Dr.", and said he...
To students of the Shepherd’s Chapel
Undoubtedly, the followers of Arnold Murray and the Shepherd's Chapel will not be happy with my analysis of his work. Please understand that I am not trying to misrepresent any doctrine or teaching from the Shepherd's Chapel. Therefore, if you find anything in this...
What is the Shepherd’s Chapel?
Shepherd's Chapel is an independent Church in Gravette, Ark, which is the product of a man by the name of Arnold Murray. Arnold Murray is an avid Bible teacher with a radio and television ministry found on over 200 TV stations. However, what Arnold Murray teaches in...