From the Original Document:
"I started studying with The Shepherd's Chapel broadcast and Dr. Arnold Murray in the summer of 1993 and by 1996 I owned and had studied every single-subject cassette available at the time. I also made videos from broadcasts or bought cassettes for every book of the Bible available, at the time. I bought and still own all the books which were available, at the time, and I have read nearly all of them (except a few of the archaeology books like "In Plain Sight" which I own but have never read). I considered photographing my collection and posting a picture of it on this page; but I thought that would be a little ridiculous. I'll let my understanding of Dr. Murray's teachings "serve as my credentials." ...more
In 2007 (correction) I wrote a document titled The Shepherd's Chapel and Dr. Arnold Murray which tells the story of my experience with the Shepherd's Chapel. That document covers what are, in my opinion, the most outstanding and egregious false teachings of Pastor Arnold Murray and the Shepherd's Chapel. That was a start. But since then this page has grown immensely, below I have posted additional material on other subjects and supplementary to that original statement as well as over one hundred emails most of which are debates with Shepherd's Chapel students.
Isaiah 41:21 "Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob."
Line By Line Bible Studies With Paul Stringini - Why read all this wrangling over Dr. Murray's errors when you can listen to my free, book by book, chapter by chapter, line by line, audio Bible study and hear the truth! There are already many books available for download and many more are coming. Bringing you the truth of the Gospel, indeed, as it is WRITTEN, and as it was INTENDED.
Special Article #1: Dr Murray and the 1981 Prediction Controversy
Special Article #2: Was Paul Stringini Ever Really A Student of Shepherd's Chapel?
Most Frequently Asked #1: "So, What Do You Believe?"
This is an opportunity, for anyone who wishes, to ask questions, deconstruct my criticism of the Chapel, or just have their say. I promise I will respond to and post even the most convincing Pro-Shepherd's Chapel material, unedited (except for some spelling, grammar, and punctuation). So send your rebuttals, questions and comments to reborn@oraclesofgod.org and they will appear here when I update this page. Sending an email to the given address implies your consent to have our discussion available for the public to read. All personal information, including names and email addresses, are kept strictly confidential.
(One Note before you write I have been debating these subjects for over four years now, if you want to challenge me about something, do us both a favor and check and see what has been said already on the subject by other Chapel students. You will save me time and you will gain knowledge of what my arguments are going to be should you decide to take the challenge. Taking my advice would be wise since Shepherd's Chapel students have done very poorly against me so far.)
Topical Indexes of Links To My Email Archives:
3.) Kenites, Serpent's Seed, and Racial Questions: One of the most important topics for Chapel students.
And Other Topical Indexes Coming
All-Inclusive Numbered List of Links to Every Email Conversation I Have Had in Regards to This Site.
In Reverse ~Chronological~ Order: (All names and Email Addresses kept confidential)
95.) "You are a Pathetic Coward Not to Mention a Liar. You are a Dumbass to Boot."
94.) "You Are the Fraud!" One of My Inaccuracies is Pointed Out by a Sharp Shepherd's Chapel Student
92.) "You sir, probably need to watch how u judge people and mind your own business."
91.) Who Does Pastor Arnold Murray Teach Is the Father of The Kenites?
90.) Shepherd's Chapel Page Scaring My Mom
89.) "What Makes Your Views Right And His Wrong?"
88.) "I WOULD LIKE YOU TO EXPLAIN TO THIS SITE THE KEY OF DAVID PLEASE."
87.) Opinions on the Mark of the Beast
86.) What is the True Meaning and Power of Opinion?
85.) "Have you considered that you may have Kenite blood somewhere?"
84.) "Who are you to tell anyone they should repent?"
83.) "I was convicted in my spirit to do a 180 as I myself had begun to study with Murray."
81.) "HOW do you propose we "FORBID" the manifestation of the Holy Spirit?"
79.) "Revelation 2:9 and 3:9 tell of two church types with which Jesus found nothing wrong. What did they teach?" My Answer: The Shepherd's Chapel is the Synagogue of Satan
77.) "Your Site Looks More Like Hell"
76.) What is the Shepherd's Chapel View on Roman Catholicism?
75.) "Your site is helpful with finding a way to understand."
74) "As a person who once heard the truth, you have gone astray."
73.) "The Rapture.. Does Pastor Murray have, at least, that part right?"
72.) Why Call Dr. Murray, "Doctor," When He is Not a Doctor?
71.) From #44 What is the Applicability of the Dietary Restrictions of the Old Testament?
70.) "He (Dr. Murray) is obviously blind to the bible and what it means. He is adding and taking away..."
69.) On the Serpent Seed and Importance of Bloodlines: "Dude, let me really blow your mind."
68.) "Have you done any research on E. Raymond Capt. Have you found him reliable?" (Anglo-Israelism)
66.) "The Definition of Rapture is Joy...I am against what you said about Dr. Murray."
65.) Adam, the "other races," and the significance of "Eth Ha Adam"
63.) "What ground, including religously, and educational background (seminary with degree) you have graduated from, to have come to the determinations that you have concerning Dr. Arnold Murray and Shepard's Chapel?"
62.) "My heart screams that I have taken too much of what Pastor Murray teaches as fact."
60.) "Just want to let you know, that you're appreciated. "
59.) Serpents, Fruits, and Trees: Literal or Symbolic? How to decide.
58.) "I`ve never heard Pastor Murray spew any of the filth you`ve stated." This SCN student did not know who Dr. Murray teaches the Kenites are. I help him with some solid proof.
57.) "I thought I was "on my way" with great insight from Pastor Murray. What do you suggest for one seeking The Truth?"
56.) "Has Pastor Murray ever given you any response to your article?"
55.) "Seems to me, you might do more good by ignoring him"
54.) "My Mom is VERY wrapped up in his teachings. This concerns me."
53.) I have studied with Shepherds chapel for nearly 15 years now. I know all their doctrines pretty much backwards and forwards. But I am a Bible Student first and foremost. (Several very good questions are discussed).
51.) "Thank you for speaking out about Arnold Murray and his teachings."
50.) "What's wrong with digging deeper to answer the deeper questions?"
49.) A little bit on the Sabbath and Holy Days.
48.) "Thank you for your insight on this 'pastor.' "
Debunker #1: Response to Watchman_2's "Point by Point, Debunking Paul Stringini." (An piece, from a public forum, attacking this site)
46.) "You Refer to God With a Small "G," You Are Most Likely Referring To Your God Satan"
45.) "I Have A Problem With An Idiot Like You Out There Trashing One Of the Best Teachers ...What's The Matter, Did Him Get His Feelings Hurt By The Big, Bad Pastor?... I Have A Higher Education In Psychology, Sociology And Other Behavioral Studies ...I Believe You Are Bipolar With Schizophrenic Tendencies ...You Suffer From Illusions of Grandeur! ...You Weirdo!" Loving Your Enemies, Shepherd's Chapel Style
44.) Extensive Discussion of What Happened In the Garden of Eden and the Origin of Races
43.) "You should have continued in your studies with Dr. Murray for a longer period of time."
41.) "I was getting very intrigued with Mr. Murray's teachings. You Saved Me From Making A Huge Mistake."
39.) How can I study the bible if I need assistance? Does God not want me to be able to understand?
37.) "Our marriage is suffering"
36.) "It is a Sin to Judge... You Are a Baby Christian... Throw Yourself in Front of a Bus"
35.) "It Seems That My Loved Ones Are Becoming More and More Hateful and Intolerant of Other Races."
32.) "How Can I Get A Tape Of Arnold Murray's 1981 Prediction?"
31.) "I Don’t Have A Big Problem With Your Criticisms, Only That You Feel Compelled To Criticize"
30.) "Thank You"
29.) "So If You Left Shepherds Chapel, What Do You Now Believe In?" (Very Short Answers) I refer readers to my audio bible studies, and to a lesser extent (for now) the "What do you believe?" (which is a bit thin)
28.) From Same As #27 A Companion Discussion Focusing on the Serpent Seed
26.) "I can't thank you enough for your article about Shepherd's Chapel." What Happens When We Die?"
25.) "How Many Humans Were On the Ark...? What Do You Think Of Strong's Concordance?"
24.) Thanks for the Insight into The Shepherd's Chapel and the Ministry of Pastor Arnold Murray
21.) Tithing and Giving: What Should I give? And Who Should I Give It To?
20.) My First Defense of the Modern Usage of Unknown "Tongues"
19.) A Short Exchange on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
18.) You Seem to Miss the Point About the Seeds (the Serpent's and Eve's) ***1st Rebuttal of the Serpent Seed Doctrine*** (See also 27&28)
17.) Doesn't Understand What Difference It Makes
16.) "Noah's Little Ol' Flood"
15.) The Man I Love Is a Follower of the Shepherd's Chapel Part 4 - The Rapture
13.) DR. MURRAY IS GOD'S ANOINTED
12.) I Agree With Some, And Disagree With Some
11.) You Burned Down Murray - Without Knowing About the Offspring of Satan You Cannot Teach the Word
10.) Good Insights!
9.) I Can Tell That You Know His Teachings Well... I Have Watched Pastor Arnold Murray Since 1994
8.) Does 1 John 5:7-8 Establish the Trinity? Agrees on the Serpent's Seed
7.) The Man I Love Is a Follower of the Shepherd's Chapel Part 3 - Communication Problems
5.) The Man I Love Is a Follower of the Shepherd's Chapel Part 1 - Am I Racially Pure Enough?
4.) This Article is Full of YOU and OPINION ! ! !
3.) Really Likes Shepherd's Chapel's "Messianic" Aspect; Asks, "Where Else Can I Go?"
1.) 24 Questions From an Evangelical Pastor Murray Detractor
Clarifications:
Do You think Pastor Arnold Murray is Intentionally Misleading People? The short of it: No. (But I Do Think God Is Intentionally Misleading Pastor Arnold Murray)
This has come up a few times (not just in email) People have the impression that I think Dr. Murray is knowingly misleading people. One Shepherd's Chapel student, in a phone conversation, told me, "That is what it seems like." I think that this is because I hold Dr. Murray personally responsible for his Misteaching.
The question is this: if someone misteaches the Bible, ignorantly, will they be held responsible by God?
The answer is yes,
Ezekiel 14:9 And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.
If God causes a man to be blind to the truth and that man teaches the scriptures and speaks in the name of the Lord. God will hold him accountable.
1 Cor 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
If false prophets like Dr. Murray really knew what they were doing, then they would not do it. That is why God hides the truth from them.
Retractions:
A big one coming, I said in a newspaper article that Dr. Murray was a "pretty good" teacher, What was I thinking! More to come...
My original document which my titled The Shepherd's Chapel and Dr. Arnold Murray can still be read unaltered from its original form by following the preceding hyperlink.
