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This research aims to explore theological views on apostasy in the context of Christianity. Apostasy is defined as an act of rejection of one's faith and religious teachings, with a focus on serious spiritual consequences. The main source of insight is the Bible, which provides strong warnings against apostasy, highlighting specific passages such as Hebrews 6:4-6. This verse reflects the theological view that for those who consciously abandon the Christian faith, repentance may no longer be possible. This view reflects the serious spiritual consequences that can separate an individual from the presence of God. Although the Bible provides a strong warning against apostasy, the theological perspective also highlights God's grace and forgiveness. The Bible shows that repentance is always open to those who sincerely desire to return to God. In Luke 15:7, Jesus emphasizes the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, providing hope that despite the seriousness of the apostasy, God always provides a way for repentance and restoration of a spiritual relationship with Him. Overall, the theological view of apostasy reflects a balance between stern warnings about the spiritual consequences and God's gracious mercy that is always open to those who return to Him.

Ezra means helper. Ezra was a prophet sent by God to lead the Israelites after the exile. After the exile ended, the Israelites intended to build a temple for God. They face many challenges and obstacles, but when God is with them everything can be overcome easily. Just like us today, when we surrender to God everything we want, God will suffice. Just as in building God's house of worship, the Israelites were so enthusiastic when they wanted to build God's house, we too as God's congregation should have the same commitment as the Israelites in building God's house. Because that is one form in which we glorify God and how we give what is best for God. We must emulate the Israelites with great enthusiasm. When they laid the first stone in the construction of God's house, they were very happy, they praised God, sang and played musical instruments such as the harp, ciracap and also the trumpet. Even among all the shouts of cheers and songs of joy, there were also those among them who were crying, moved by what they had been through so far. Such great enthusiasm enabled the Israeli people to do this and overcome all the challenges in their lives.

The diversity that exists in our country is something we need to thank Allah for because He is the one who created it. Everything that God has given is beautiful. Considering that Indonesia is a country that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, its diversity consists of race, ethnicity, culture and religion. Because of this diversity, we often encounter problems because we do not accept the existence of other tribes and religions around us. Allah fails us to be able to love each other and accept the existence of other people around us. The method used in this paper is the literature study method. The library study method is a method of searching for information from various sources that match the title of the journal being written, whether through books, journals, magazines, and also other relevant sources. Quoting information from various sources is carried out without comparing the opinions of each expert.

Oaths play a crucial role in human life, particularly in religious and cultural aspects. This paper elucidates the concept of oaths as an endeavor to bolster the veracity of a statement by invoking sacred entities such as God. In Israeli culture, oaths are regarded seriously and involve the name of God, with the threat of divine punishment if the oath is breached. Challenges for Christians arise when they encounter the influences of local culture and traditions, such as the Tippu’ Sasa oath ritual of the Mentawai tribe, which contradicts biblical teachings. Therefore, a profound understanding of oaths and the challenges of maintaining the sanctity of the Christian faith amidst local culture becomes imperative. This underscores that oaths are not merely verbal acts but also reflect profound spiritual commitments, serving as the foundation for a meaningful and responsible life.

The church is a community of people who believe in Christ. Christ's atonement for every believer should be a means of self-actualization that is superior in terms of character, nature, and critical thinking towards everything, so that he can live his life wisely in the midst of this world. Therefore, every believer needs to be equipped with planned, directed and continuous guidance in order to give birth to every member of the congregation who is spiritually and physically established. To achieve this noble hope, Christian education in the church is the right space to develop and guide every believer to become a people who can respond to God's call on their lives according to their talents and abilities. Therefore, the church is expected to be able to actualize its role in developing the people through Christian education. Christian education is expected to be able to provide understanding to church members so that they can use Christian education as a basis and means for forming people into members of God's kingdom, who are able to be salt and light in today's world. Christian education is a form of fertilizing the minds of believers with the Word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through a number of learning experiences carried out by the church, for all believers who are discipled to know Jesus Christ. In the study of this topic, it will be discussed as follows: a). The Nature of Christian Education in the Church; b). The Goals of Christian Education in the Church and c). Forms of Christian Education in the Church.

Leasing is one of the muamalah practices carried out by humans in everyday life. In Islam itself, it is highly recommended for humans to help each other, cooperate, because in reality humans cannot live well without the help of other humans. Rentals are also carried out by the people of Kuala Keritang village to fulfill their living needs. This type of research is a research method using qualitative research which is based on the research process by producing descriptive data in the form of writing and expressions obtained directly in the field. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation methods. To obtain valid data, researchers used primary data sources and secondary data. The results of this research are that the god-rental agreement in Kuala Keritang Village was carried out verbally, there was no written or other evidence that it was made directly between the rice field owner and the rice field tenant. The rental agreement is carried out when the rice field owner and tenant know each other and there are still family ties. Leasing is done because the tenants do not have land to manage and the rice field owners are no longer able to work on their own fields.

At first, the Khawarij emerged on the scene of kalam thought from a political point of view, as they disagreed with Ali bin Abi Talib and Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan's approach to resolving Muslim disputes by arbitration (tahkim). However, later kalam thought developed in a theological direction. The Khawarij argued that resolving Muslim conflicts through tahkim violated God's law and was a great sin, so the blood of those who did tahkim was halal. Their attitudes and behavior were influenced by Khawarij teachings, including the issue of the position of caliph, mu'amalah among non-Khawarij Muslims, and zuhud and worship. In addition to beliefs such as understanding the nature of faith and tawhid, Allah's promises and threats, the Qur'an is a creature, and takwil and qiyas are also the basis of their actions. Historically, Khawarij split into various sects such as Azariqah, Shufriyah and Ibadhiyah. This paper will discuss the historical issues of the emergence of Khawarij, teachings and sects in Khawarij.  

is research aims to clearly understand the poetry structure and meaning of the song Di Na Mamolus Sandok Ngolu On. This research uses a descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach. The work process carried out is observation, interviews, documentation. Research is carried out by collecting information through field research to obtain results which are processed into original data. The meaning of the lyrics of the song Di Na Mamolus Sandok Ngolu On is first, this also applies to every difficulty and suffering that occurs in our lives. Second, the things we learn through suffering, give us a unique ability to strengthen and comfort people. -people who are experiencing similar difficulties or suffering (2 Corinthians 1:4-5). Third, God provides comfort, not so that we are comfortable, but so that we can provide comfort to others. This song was created by George S. Schuler in 1924, has a 6/8 bar with a tempo of 54 with a basic note of C=do consisting of 24 bars. The song Di Na Mamolus Sandok Ngolu On is an opening song used by Protestants which has a 6/4 meter pattern with the basic note C=do having cross rhymes, namely a, a, b, a. The meaning of the song Di Na Mamolus Sandok Ngolu On is that the things we learn through suffering give us the ability to strengthen and comfort people who are experiencing difficulties or suffering.

The pastor is a leader for the congregation who thinks about the spirituality of the congregation and also the physical needs of the congregation he serves. Therefore, the pastor's service to the congregation is a holistic service. If the congregation served by a pastor has problems in terms of spirituality or life needs, the pastor must be willing to carry out visits and counseling. Considering that the responsibility of pastoral care is quite large, being a pastor must be a calling in life. However, it is very ironic that there are still pastors today who do not serve the congregation totally. This article is a qualitative method by examining God's servants or Shepherds as leaders. The principles of shepherding are based on 1 Peter 5:1-4, namely serving without seeking one's own interests, serving voluntarily, serving with enthusiasm and providing an example to the sheep or congregation.

The cultivation and reinforcement of character values in the present time are crucial to address the moral crisis, especially during adolescence. In this age range, teenagers are in the process of seeking their identity, exhibiting excessive courage, prioritizing peer relationships, desiring recognition, developing an interest in the opposite sex, and often being unrealistic. These values are inseparable from the teachings about the triune nature of God and His work. This article aims to explain the role of Christian Religious Education in character formation. The writing employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data collection techniques based on literature studies or references and observations that focus on the process and meaning of Christian Religious Education. It plays a significant role in shaping students’ character in the current era of globalization. 

Reason and faith must be balanced in order to develop a relationship with God. Both complement one another, despite the fact that they are frequently seen as mutually exclusive. Through the experience of faith, humans despite their limited intelligence are able to recognize the existence of God. This process involves more than just thinking; it also involves the light of faith, which makes it possible to sense God's presence in day-to-day existence. The secret to developing a close relationship with God is having a high-quality spiritual life. The development of a spiritual quality of life can be achieved through adoration, meditation, and prayer. This article's research methodology, which employs the library method, presents opinions from a range of sources that are pertinent to the growth of a relationship with God. In conclusion, a balance between reason and faith is necessary for the pursuit and discovery of God. People can sense God's presence in their lives through the quality of their spiritual lives, their theological viewpoint, and their experience of faith in Christ.

Children's health is an important factor that needs to be considered. A child will feel happier and more confident with a good diet. There are still many residents of Bandar Magodang Village, Serdang Berdagai Regency, North Sumatra, who do not realize how important it is to maintain healthy hair. Increasing awareness about the health of newborn children's hair in Bandar Magodang Village is the aim of this research. Survey and interview approaches were used in this research. The research results show that there are still many people who do not know about safe and reliable child care practices. Apart from that, they ignore how important it is to maintain the health of the younger generation.

This study discusses the crucial role of parents in building the religious foundation of children, focusing on the perspective of Christian religious education theology. Parents are viewed as primary agents in shaping the faith and spiritual values ​​of children. Through a theological approach, this study explores how parents can fulfill their role as religious educators within the household. Concepts such as communal prayer, scripture reading, and other religious practices are important in building the religious foundation of children. Additionally, the study outlines the importance of parents understanding Christian theology as the basis for the religious education of their children. By considering the principles of Christian religious education theology, parents can guide their children towards healthy spiritual growth and strengthen their relationship with God. Practical implications of this study include the implementation of contextual and relevant religious education methods tailored to the needs of children, as well as parents' efforts to consistently serve as models of faith for them. Thus, a profound understanding of the role of parents in building the religious foundation of children from the perspective of Christian religious education theology can provide valuable guidance for religious education practices at the household level.

The people of Kalambe Fort understand that death was caused by sins committed by the first humans who were placed in the Garden of Eden. Sin creates a wall of separation between humans and God, resulting in humans experiencing death. The presence of Christ breaks down the wall of separation between humans and God, namely sin. Through the death and resurrection of Christ as a sign that Christ has defeated death and humans gain the freedom to gain life after death. However, some members of the Fort Kalambe' congregation are still drowning in grief when facing death. The method used in this research is the Qualitative Phenomenology method where the author describes life in the congregation, describing phenomena that occur in the field, using Arthur Schopenhauer's theory which considers aesthetics to be a path to liberation of the will. The results of this study state that the worry about grief events is the congregation's fear of being abandoned by their beloved family. The congregation remains hopeful in the resurrection of Christ, and sorrow can disappear when people can let go of their will not to harbor thoughts and feelings for people who have gone.

The background about the truth of educators and learners in the philosophy of Islamic education is based on the fundamental principles of Islam and its philosophical views. The Islamic philosophy of education emphasizes the importance of education as a means of achieving the ultimate goal of mankind, which is to approach God, to attain wisdom, and to build a just and moral society. The extent of the Quran in the concept of education has prompted the author to dig one of these concepts, for that in this study the author will try to expose a little about one of the concepts such, that is, that relates to the subject of education in the hope of being able to better understand how subjects of education according to the Quran. The study discussed in this article is a library study that attempts to present in a descriptive way with qualitative and library research methods i.e. library-based research, in the process of data collection, researchers conduct research and analyze library sources obtained from theories from literary books. (library research). One of the important elements in the educational process is the educator. In general, educators are those who have the responsibility to educate. While in particular, the educators in the perspective of Islamic education are the people who are responsible for the development of pupils by seeking to develop all potential pupils, both affective, cognitive, and psychomotor potential in accordance with the values of the teachings of Islam. While pupils are subjects and objects of education that require guidance of others (educators) to help direct and develop the potential that they have. The relationship between the teacher and the student gives each other inseparable roles, the task of the educator is to help the student to be able to adapt to himself and the various challenges of his life, while the role of the pedagogue is as a leader and educator in a society and at the same time as a member of the community, so that the teacher or educators are required in improving their duties and roles. In order to advance education and Islamic needs to be a balance between Islamic and general insight. For that, educators and pupils really must perform their duties and duties well.

The background of this research problem is to find out (a) what factors influence the occurrence of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender); (b) the role of the family and church in dealing with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender); (c) Christian theological views on LGBT. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods, namely interviews and internet sites. Data results obtained through interviews. The research results show: LGBT is a sexual deviation, which cannot be denied, Christians also fall into it. LGBT behavior is an abominable act in the eyes of God. This creates negative things in people's lives and health. Parents play a very important role in educating children, providing correct sex education that is in accordance with God's Word. This LGBT group has the right to repentance in Jesus. Because that is why Jesus came into the world to save humans from sin. The church also has a very important role in providing assistance to LGBT groups.

This work visualizes the verses of the Koran in Surah Al-Kahf which contain the meaning of the story of Ashhabul Kahf in the form of Islamic calligraphy painting and applies painting techniques and sharpens the imagination. The purpose of this work is to preach directly to oneself, appreciators and the general public. The method of creating this work follows five stages, namely: preparation, where the author makes observations and exploration to gain inspiration. Then, at the elaboration stage, relevant references are searched and collected. The third stage, synthesis, involves applying the ideas and main ideas that have been generated. Next, at the concept realization stage, the final work is created based on the previously designed concept. Finally, at the completion stage, the work is exhibited and a report is created that covers the entire process from start to finish. In creating the work, the author uses the Krita application as a technique in creating digital painting works. Each work displays a guitar object consisting of ten works with the title,; "Ashabul Khafi", "Trying to Leave His People", "Greatness of Allah", "Waking Up a Long Sleep", "Promise of Allah", "Number of Ashhabul Kahfi", "Rasulullah SAW", "God willing", "300 + 9", "Say it."    

Merak Hamlet is a hamlet located on the north coast in the forest area of Baluran National Park. The distance from the city center takes ± 2 hours.  Facilities that are less suitable for use such as health facilities. With this community service, the government can see the back of the peacock hamlet which only controls sunlight for electricity, and can feel routine health checks. With the results of the service uploud in the mass media, the government sees the condition and situation of the peacock hamlet during the day and night. With the motivation of the class all children will not be broken and adults feel free health checks. Polindes became the main target to create a health post with the help of the health center medical team in the city. After the service activity, thank God there was a continuation for Electricity from the government and the merak hamlet is now bright like the city. The return of enthusiasm for learning and public health is now improving with the health check.

In our life, to choose what is good and to act rightly always required human freedom. Human freedom must be created peace and justice in order to open mind and heard for the common good for all.  All people of God are witness for social justice teaching support for beautiful and meaningful life such as appreciation for the human person dignity’s, awareness of equality, equal participation, and human solidarity. This research use a qualitative method through a literature study in order to acquire data and discover the problem more profoundly. Researchers believe that the successful process of internalizing ethics aims to make life, not just a life that lasts from time to time, but a life that is organized regularly and ultimately reaches the aim of life. This research will answer the “question” is virtue ethics necessary or only an accessory for human beings’ life.  Then, researchers will go further to describe the important values or practices of virtue ethics in daily life. Finally, this research proposes the practical implication based on the critical reflection and suggestion. This implication is an indication for every person to believe that the process of internalizing Ethics is an important way of life.

The concepts used in this research are persuasive communication, film and semiotics. This type of research is descriptive qualitative and uses Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic analysis method. The data collection techniques used are observation and documentation studies.The results of this research are that there is meaning in the persuasive communication carried out by Jeong Myeong Seok through the persuasive techniques used, namely dissonance/cognitive dissonance techniques, he influences followers to carry out attacks, association techniques, through the message that the mother willThis life and reality is true, the integration/empathy technique where he uses dialogue language to check the victim that he was assigned by God, the reward/payoff idea technique which he does with a promise, the Fear Arrousing technique, he uses threat techniques to attractthe hearts of the victims, the arrangement technique, this technique he uses to attract the attention and support of his followers and finally the red-hearing technique The conclusion of research on the documentary film In The Name Of God: A Holy Betrayal, the story of Jeong Myeong Seok through Charles Sanders Peirce’s approach from these three episodes, found that there was persuasive communication with the dialogue signs used by Jeong Myeong Seok and throughpersuasive communication contains misdirection in its teachings.