Prophet Without Honor Home TownToday’s Scripture reading from Mark 6 reminded me of a story I once heard. I share both below:

He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” (Mark 6:1-4)

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Are Christian Arabs in danger? How do I bring up my faith with a Muslim? Mark Mittelberg, Shirin Taber, Ergun Caner, and Viggo Olsen address these questions.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Who are the infidels and are all Arabs Muslim? Mark Mittelberg, Shirin Taber, Ergun Caner, and Viggo Olsen address these questions.

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Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Ergun Caner addresses the issue while appearing on Lee Strobel’s Faith Under Fire.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Emir Caner is dean of The College at Southwestern (TCS) on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in the world.

Ergun and Emir were raised the sons of an Islamic leader until they were converted to Christ. Due to this decision, they were disowned by their father.

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What are the differences in Muslim sects? Mark Mittelberg, Ergun Caner, and Viggo Olsen discuss the issue.

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Mark Mittelberg, Shirin Taber, Ergun Caner, and Viggo Olsen share advice on ministering to Muslims.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Emir Caner is dean of The College at Southwestern (TCS) on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in the world.

Ergun and Emir were raised the sons of an Islamic leader until they were converted to Christ. Due to this decision, they were disowned by their father.

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Books by Ergun Caner and Emir Caner

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Are Ishmael and Mohommad related? Ergun Caner addresses the issue.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Emir Caner is dean of The College at Southwestern (TCS) on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in the world.

Ergun and Emir were raised the sons of an Islamic leader until they were converted to Christ. Due to this decision, they were disowned by their father.

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Books by Ergun Caner and Emir Caner

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Ergun Caner addresses theology in a post 9/11 global culture while appearing as guests on the John Ankerberg show.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Emir Caner is dean of The College at Southwestern (TCS) on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in the world.

Ergun and Emir were raised the sons of an Islamic leader until they were converted to Christ. Due to this decision, they were disowned by their father.

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Books by Ergun Caner and Emir Caner

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Are God and Allah different names for the same God? Ergun Caner and Emir Caner address the issue while appearing as guests on the John Ankerberg show.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Emir Caner is dean of The College at Southwestern (TCS) on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in the world.

Ergun and Emir were raised the sons of an Islamic leader until they were converted to Christ. Due to this decision, they were disowned by their father.

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Books by Ergun Caner and Emir Caner

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What are some practical steps for reaching Muslims? Ergun Caner and Emir Caner address the issue while appearing as guests on the John Ankerberg show.

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Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.

Emir Caner is dean of The College at Southwestern (TCS) on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in the world.

Ergun and Emir were raised the sons of an Islamic leader until they were converted to Christ. Due to this decision, they were disowned by their father.

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Books by Ergun Caner and Emir Caner

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