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Anthony Parrott

Anthony Parrott

Washington, DC
16
May

Going On Sabbatical

I am so grateful that The Table Church values sabbath and rest. We believe that people are not commodities. Humans
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10
May
Misused Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Misused Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Wormism is the notion, particularly popular in certain expressions of Christianity, that you and I are nothing but lowly, nasty,
6 min read
28
Mar

Something I Preached On Trans People Seven Years Ago

I preached the below SEVEN years ago. I studied and sought to understand my trans kin because I was curious
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27
Mar
Misused Scripture: Proverbs 13:24 - Spare the Rod

Misused Scripture: Proverbs 13:24 - Spare the Rod

People often cite "Spare the rod, spoil the child" as a Bible verse about the need for spanking
4 min read
07
Mar

Ezekiel, Husbands, and Christ

New Testament authors routinely took Hebrew Bible metaphors and redeemed them by re-reading and reinterpreting them through the lens of
2 min read
06
Mar

The one time "authority" is used to describe marriage relationships

Conservative Christians love to obsess over who has the authority in a marriage between a man and a woman. They'll tell you about Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3. They'll talk about headship and wives submitting and the metaphor of Christ and the church.
2 min read
21
Feb
Misused Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12 "I do not permit a woman to teach"

Misused Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12 "I do not permit a woman to teach"

There's a significant portion of the church that believes that women are not allowed to teach. Maybe they
4 min read
15
Feb
Misused Scripture: Ephesians 5:23 "The husband is the head of the wife"

Misused Scripture: Ephesians 5:23 "The husband is the head of the wife"

Headship ≠ Leadership Setting the Record Straight Last time I talked about how Ephesians 5:22 needs to be read in
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13
Feb
Revival is already happening. It may disappoint you.

Revival is already happening. It may disappoint you.

Having a great worship experience with fellow believers is a powerful thing. Being intoxicated with the presence of God (through music, preaching, prayer, and even dance) can be a life-altering experience. But it is not the same as revival.
5 min read
11
Feb

To be helpful

Some Housekeeping Thanks for hanging with me these past few weeks. Your kind words and encouragement have meant the world
3 min read