In a previous post, I briefly discussed my experience with Shepherd's Chapel and how their doctrine of election initially raised doubts about their teachings. After comparing their claims with Scripture, particularly Romans 8 and Ephesians 1, I found irreconcilable contradictions. This led me to conclude that Shepherd's Chapel's teachings, particularly on election, deviate significantly from biblical truth and align with non-Christian cultic doctrine.
Pastor Arnold Murray, the founder of Shepherd's Chapel, often encouraged his followers to "check him out" by examining his teachings against Scripture. However, a careful study reveals that many of his interpretations are not only unbiblical but, in some cases, heretical. Among these, their doctrine of election stands out as particularly problematic, second only to their denial of the Trinity. This article examines Shepherd's Chapel's view of election and contrasts it with the clear teachings of Scripture.