Question: I am a student of Pastor Murray, both father and son, and I love to study with the Shepherds Chapel. I submitted a question to them, and wanted to ask you the same question. Did Cain have any physical characteristics that were different, because if Satan was his father, wouldn't he have had some sort of different body or physical characteristics to the giants? Since his father, Satan, was supernatural wouldn't Cain have looked different in some way? Also, I enjoy your website and have shared it with many. God Bless your ministry!

Answer: I am so glad you enjoy the website and share it with others. And yes God does bless this ministry. All the credit goes to the Heavenly Father, and I am just one of His many workers in the field. I am also glad you study with the Shepherds Chapel. Great ministry... Pastor Arnold Murray, Dennis Murray and David Murray are very gifted in the Word. Pastor Arnold Murray is one of a kind when it comes to translation of the bible and Hebrew manuscripts. A true scholar of God's Word! Now to your question. I wouldn't believe that Cain would have had any different physical characteristics of any other man. The reason I say that is because Satan himself was no different than any of the other angels, and man was made in their image. Also, God is supernatural and Christ had the same physical characteristics as any other man. He was God with us in the image of a normal flesh man. Now to go a little deeper into your question... If I am correct, I think you want to know why the offspring of the Nephilim (fallen angels) produced the Gibbor, (Giants) and wouldn't Cain have been a giant. Cain could have been a giant, but what I think makes more sense is that Satan's seed was planted spiritually or supernaturally in Eve, the mother of Cain, just as Christ's seed was planted spiritually or supernaturally in the virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. As for the fallen angels... They left their habitation, came to earth, and had physical sex with the daughters of Adam. Their offspring became the Gibbor (Giants). This is only my opinion and you will need to decide for yourself.
 

Question: What does the bible have to say about drinking alcohol?

Answer: If you are looking for scripture, I would say (Ephesians 5:18). And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but filled with the spirit. It is alright to drink alcohol if you are of age and it is not in excess. It should never take control of you, or take you away from your responsibilities as a good individual, parent, or citizen in any way. In the NIV version of the bible it also mentions debauchery, which is extreme indulgence in sensuality; seduction from virtue or duty. Moderate would be the key here... There is nothing wrong with having a drink once in a while. Although, the Heavenly Father would prefer that we be filled more with His Spirit rather than alcohol or drugs. That comes from hearing and studying His Word.
 

Question: What scripture talks about the handwriting on the wall?

Answer: You will find it in the Old Testament (Daniel 5:5).
 

Question: Who has the Key of David? Is it Jesus? What is the Key?

Answer: You are on the right track. The Key of David opens up the genealogy line as well as the Levitical and King-ship of Melchizedek, (a Priest-King of Jerusalem) who is our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We have a study topic titled "The Key of David" that should help you.
 

Question: Using gamatria and today's computers, has it ever been determined what the number 153 signifies in (John 21:11)?

Answer: To the best of my knowledge the #153 in gamatria signifies "I am the Lord thy God." If you break the number down; the #1 denotes Unity, #5 denotes Divine Grace, and #3 denotes Completeness. In our study topics you will find the topic "Numbers in Scripture" that may help you.
 

Question: I don't know how many websites I have contacted trying to find out who the "Kenites" are, and not one can answer me. Everyone is so evasive and will not give me a straight answer. Who are the Kenites? Are they Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Muslem, Caucasian, Indian, Black, Latino, who actually are they?

Answer: Very good question and I will not try to be so evasive. Your answer can best be found using a Strong's Concordance, along with the bible. Lets take the word "Kenite" as used in Genesis 15:19-21, back to the Hebrew. Strong's #7017 (Qeyniy, Kay-nee, or Qiyiy), I Chronicles 2:55, Kenite or member of the tribe of Kajin: - Kenite. Now lets take it back to the prime, Strong's #7014. (Qayin, Kah-yin, Kajin) the name of the first child, also a place in Palestine, and of the Oriental Tribe: Cain, Kenites. So as far as we know, they may have originated from an "Oriental Tribe" but, I cannot give you which specific one. However, we must relieze that they mixed with other tribes. Many of their offspring mixing with tribes such as the Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Canaanites. The book of Chronicles also speaks of the Kenites being the families of the Scribes. (I Chronicles 2:55). The Kenites worked their way among the Jews and dwelt in the land of Judah, just as they are among us today. Reference: (Revelation 2:9). This message was addressed to the church of Smyrna, who knew of the Kenites. Even though they may have originated from an Oriental tribe, over the years their offspring has spread into many different nationalities and peoples. We would be better off to try and identify them by their works rather than their nationality or type of people. Satan is much smarter than that... He does not want their identity out in the open. Also keep in mind that a "Kenite" can always change for the better and have a chance of salvation if they repent and believe upon our Lord Jesus Christ.
 

Question: Rev. 13:17 says we can't buy or sell anything without the mark of the beast. So wouldn't that mean we have to have a mark or chip, or card of some kind to show that we have received the mark?

Answer: Yes Revelation 13:17 says: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. But, you must follow the subject and object of the whole chapter. Revelation 13:16 says: And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads. If you notice it says "in" your hand or "in" your forehead, and that is what it means. In you head means in your brain through deception, and in your hand would refer to the work that you do and support of anti-Christ or a church through lets say donations. If you support a ministry with works or donations that teaches false doctrines and traditions of men rather that the truth of God's Word, that you might as well be supporting anti-Christ. Satan is much smarter than that and he works through the mind with deception, temptation, and evil spirits, not so much through obvious signs. Matthew 24 and Mark 13, Christ warns us to be aware of anti-Christ, deception, and false teachings. His main method of operation is deception and confusion. This is why we need to rely on all supporting scripture in the bible for most subjects. You can't always just take one verse and come to a conclusion. That is why chapter by chapter and verse by verse study is so important.
 

Question: Was it ever stated whether James was the actual brother of Jesus or Joseph's son from a previous marriage? I once read that brother was used for cousins. Also, (this is a big topic jump) but was there a white race created on the sixth day? I know about "et-ahadam" (the man Adam that translated means to show color i.e. white), I am just a little confused.

Answer: You are on the right track with both questions. For your answer on James, check out appendix #182 The Lord's Brethren and this will help you. As for the second question on creation, the bible tells us that all the races were created on the sixth day. (Genesis 1:24-31). In Genesis 2:5-7, there was not a man to till the ground, so God formed man "et-ahadam" from the dust of the ground. Keep in mind that this is a very controversial subject about the 6th day races and 8th day creation of Adam. But it would only make sense that all the races were created on the sixth day, including the white race. Appendix #14, Synonymous Words Used For Man may help you out a little.
 

Question: I don't understand how Cain is different from the Gibbor. Isn't Satan a fallen angel also? Why would Satan's offspring the "Kenites" be any different from the Nephilim's offspring?

Answer: Cain and Abel were twins conceived by Eve. First she conceived Cain, thinking he was from the Lord, but continued in labor and conceived Abel. (Genesis 4:1-2). Then we find out that Abel was of the Lord and the Lord respected him, but Cain was of the devil and the Lord did not respect him. Cain killing Abel made him the first murderer. Cain was banished from the presence of the Lord and dwelt in the land of Nod. The Kenites are the sons of Cain or sons of the devil. As for the fallen angels, they left their habitation coming down to earth and physically seduced the daughters of Adam. The fallen angels refusing to be born of woman had seduced them instead. This is why their offspring produced the Gibbor or giants. Go to Appendix #20 Posterity of Cain, and Appendix #25 The Nephilim, and this should help you.
 

Question: I am aware of Eve's sin in the garden and the birth of Cain and his offspring the Kenites. What was Adam's sin in the garden?

Answer: Lets start with what had happened to Eve by Satan. It is believed by many scholars that Eve was sexually seduced by Satan. Now lets go over a few words in Genesis 3. Take the word "touch" in Genesis 3:3 back to the Hebrew. Strong's #5060 (lay hands upon or to lie with a woman). Now take the word "good" in Genesis 3:6, Strong's #2896 (pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure). Now the word "desired" Strong's #2530 (covet, delight, desire, lust). Finally lets take the word "beguiled" in Genesis 3:13, Strong's #5377 (to delude, "morally" seduced). Paul would also use the word "beguiled" in II Corinthians 11:3, Strong's 1818 (Exapatao), to seduce wholly. Eve was "wholly seduced" by Satan; that was her sin. Adam also partook in the same act and was seduced by Satan; that was his sin. They were both seduced by Satan, and that was the reason they were naked and ashamed. Whether Adam was seduced by Eve while under the influence of Satan, or along with Satan, or whether Adam was seduced by Satan through a homosexual act, the fact of the matter is that he was also seduced by giving into Satan's sin. Remember that Satan is supernatural, and can appear in many different forms.
 

Question: Is the famine in the end time for food or God's Word?

Answer: The famine in the end time is for hearing the "truth" in God's Word. The reason I emphasize "truth" is that there is a lot of false teachings that many believe is God's Word. (Amos 8:11) Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD.
 

Question: Where can I find explanations of God's Sacred names?

Answer: Refer to your Strong's Concordance. (Hebrew #3070). We also have a study called "The Sacred Names," on our study topics page.
 

Question: Where does it say that when we die we return to God?

Answer: Our soul and spirit return to God, the body returns to dust.  (II Corinthians 5:8) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (Ecclesiastes 12:7) Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
 

Question: In Leviticus 20, I read the forbidden sexual practices and those that are to be stoned to death for the infraction. Can these people have salvation and aren't they in the same boat as murderers? So therefore, is their salvation only obtainable after death as a murderer ?

Answer: Great question and you may have answered it yourself. Remember that Jesus came for the lost and the sinners so that all who is willing can obtain salvation. Now I am not sure if they would be in the same boat as a murderer, but even if they were, they would still be able to possibly obtain salvation. They may need to face their accuser at judgment day first, but it is not up to us to judge. We can leave that to the Father.

Also remember that Jesus went and preached to the spirits in prison while He was three days in the tomb for some of the same type of sins. He preached to those who were on the wrong side of the gulf. (All the sinners before His time). For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. (I Peter 3:18-20).  
 

Question: Does it say we need to study the bible if we already believe in Christ?

Answer: It is good to believe, but you must know what you are believing in so you are not deceived. (II Timothy 2:15) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.