Author: Vince
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The Signature of Intelligence: Why DNA Points to God
As a computer scientist, I’ve spent my life working with code. I know the difference between randomness and logic, noise and signal. Code has structure. It has syntax. It follows rules and carries intention. You don’t get code by accident. You don’t get meaning without mind. Which brings me to the human genome, the very…
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Why the Rapture Must Be Distinct and Pre-Tribulational
Or else, there’s no Rapture at all. Every now and again, the question of the Rapture comes up—especially with a dear brother of mine who has always struggled to grasp the logic behind it. Though I do not divide over views of the Rapture, nor make it a test of orthodoxy, I do hold a…
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Eternal Torment or Finished Work? One Can’t Have Both
In our day, the dominant tradition concerning eternal punishment is that of Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT). I do not hold to it. In my view, annihilationism aligns more closely with the biblical data, for several compelling reasons. Of course, not all forms of annihilationism are identical, so to be perfectly clear: I believe that unbelievers…
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The Burden of Experience and the Simplicity of Faith
The tragedy of our day is that the simple gospel has been increasingly overshadowed by a pernicious emphasis on subjective experience. I have already observed that this error has led to confusion and doubt, particularly concerning the question of baptism and the assurance of salvation. Yet the problem is even broader. It affects the very…
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A Quick Clarification about Election and Predestination
In discussions on salvation, theology often gets tangled in complex interpretations—especially around the terms election and predestination. These words, frequently assumed to be interchangeable and linked to salvation, are often misunderstood. This article aims to be an introductory clarification about what Scripture truly teaches about these concepts, contrasting them with the common Calvinist and Arminian…
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The Invention of Spiritual Death as Separation from God
The idea that Scripture speaks of a “spiritual death” that refers to “separation from God” has become a virtual axiom in popular Christian theology. Whether one consults a catechism, a children’s Bible, or a systematic theology, the refrain is consistent: death is not the cessation of life, but the rupture of relationship. This notion undergirds…
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Why Believe the Bible?
I was born and raised in Naples, Italy, within a mildly cultural Catholic context. Growing up, I developed a deep appreciation for mathematics and science, which naturally led me to study computer science at university. My scientific background was never a significant obstacle to faith; rather, I recall being strongly convinced of seeing clear evidence…
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Don’t look at me, look at Christ!
Reassessing the role of personal testimony for evangelism and personal growth. In contemporary evangelical culture, the use of personal testimony in evangelism has become so commonplace that few pause to consider its theological implications. It is almost assumed that in order to effectively communicate the gospel, one must tell their story—what they used to be…
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Biblical Principles for a United and Effective Church
One of the greatest threats to a thriving and fruitful ministry is jealousy and pride. These sins do not merely affect individuals; they weaken the church, causing division, strife, and spiritual stagnation. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall (Pr 16:18) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but…
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Jacob: Righteous Man or Trickster?
For centuries, Jacob has been popularly characterised as a trickster, a deceiver who manipulated his way into receiving God’s blessings. Many sermons and commentaries depict him as an opportunist who exploited his brother Esau’s weakness and deceived his father Isaac. However, a closer examination of the biblical text challenges this portrayal. Jacob was not a…