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This article explores the importance of maintaining holiness of life as a response to God's work of salvation through Jesus Christ, based on Galatians 3:26. Holiness of life reflects the identity of God's children and is a calling for every believer to live according to His will. Modern challenges such as the influence of social media, materialistic lifestyles, and promiscuity often hinder holy living. However, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and spiritual disciplines, believers can stick to Biblical values and maintain their holiness. This article uses a qualitative approach with text analysis to explore the theme of holiness of life and its relevance for Christians today. The results are expected to help readers understand the importance of maintaining holiness as part of their identity as children of God.

Marriage in the Christian context is considered sacred because it is established by God as a depiction of the union between Christ and His church. However, the current reality shows a lack of holiness in Christian marital relationships. This writing addresses this issue by referencing biblical texts and the realities of Christian life. This paragraph explores theological views on the husband – wife relationship, emphasizing the importance of Christ's love and humility in marriage, as taught in Ephesians 5:22-25. Additionally, it highlights the importance of premarital counseling in preparing couples for the challenges of marriage. Psalm 90:10 is also used as a guide for facing difficulties and suffering in life. By considering biblical guidance and life realities, this writing emphasizes the importance of involving God in every aspect of marital life. The research method used is a theological approach, examining various biblical texts connected to Ephesians 5:22-25 and theologians' interpretations.

A person's religious experience is a very individual inner matter. Everyone experiences a spiritual experience that brings maturity in practicing the religion they believe in. In Indonesia, there are still religious conversions. This is because there are inner conflicts and conflicting feelings that result in turmoil that originates from the problems of faith faced. Religious conversion can be experienced by anyone. As experienced by AW, the conversion from Christianity to Islam. Starting from the interpretation of the understanding of divinity based on the philosophy of Divinity. This happened when AW continued his Strata-3 education. The purpose of this study is that the researcher wants to know how Mr. AW uses philosophy to question and criticize the beliefs and values ​​of Christianity until he has an interpretation of Christian teachings about God. In this study, the author uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Where the author collects data by interviewing participants as a source of information. In addition to interviews, literature related to religious conversion is also used. Thus, the results of this study are expected to provide researchers with the reasons for AW's conversion. Recommend that religious leaders and congregations be wary of all religious philosophies. Spiritual leaders and parents can protect their congregations or children from understanding philosophical teachings that influence and shake Christian faith. There needs to be serious faith formation in the congregation to strengthen their faith and answer the challenges of understanding that can destroy Christian faith.

Religious conflicts in Indonesia still occur to this day even though Indonesia is known as a plural country. There are still claims that the teachings of one religion are better than other religions. In this study, the author discusses the concept of the Trinity in Christianity and Trimurti in Hinduism, and the implications of both concepts for inter-religious harmony. The Trinity, consisting of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the core of Christianity that emphasises unity and diversity in one God. The Trimurti consisting of Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Sustainer), and Shiva (Destroyer) describes different aspects of God in Hinduism. Analyses were conducted using a religio-cultural approach to understand how these two concepts can complement or contradict each other. The research shows that although there are fundamental differences in the understanding of divinity between Christianity and Hinduism, there are also common points that can be used as a basis for interfaith dialogue. This research provides theological insights and practical solutions to create social harmony.

A person's religious experience is a very individual inner matter. Everyone experiences a spiritual experience that brings maturity in practicing the religion they believe in. In Indonesia, there are still religious conversions. This is because there are inner conflicts and conflicting feelings that result in turmoil that originates from the problems of faith faced. Religious conversion can be experienced by anyone. As experienced by AW, the conversion from Christianity to Islam. Starting from the interpretation of the understanding of divinity based on the philosophy of Divinity. This happened when AW continued his Strata-3 education. The purpose of this study is that the researcher wants to know how Mr. AW uses philosophy to question and criticize the beliefs and values ​​of Christianity until he has an interpretation of Christian teachings about God. In this study, the author uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Where the author collects data by interviewing participants as a source of information. In addition to interviews, literature related to religious conversion is also used. Thus, the results of this study are expected to provide researchers with the reasons for AW's conversion. Recommend that religious leaders and congregations be wary of all religious philosophies. Spiritual leaders and parents can protect their congregations or children from understanding philosophical teachings that influence and shake Christian faith. There needs to be serious faith formation in the congregation to strengthen their faith and answer the challenges of understanding that can destroy Christian faith.

Religious conflicts in Indonesia still occur to this day even though Indonesia is known as a plural country. There are still claims that the teachings of one religion are better than other religions. In this study, the author discusses the concept of the Trinity in Christianity and Trimurti in Hinduism, and the implications of both concepts for inter-religious harmony. The Trinity, consisting of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the core of Christianity that emphasises unity and diversity in one God. The Trimurti consisting of Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Sustainer), and Shiva (Destroyer) describes different aspects of God in Hinduism. Analyses were conducted using a religio-cultural approach to understand how these two concepts can complement or contradict each other. The research shows that although there are fundamental differences in the understanding of divinity between Christianity and Hinduism, there are also common points that can be used as a basis for interfaith dialogue. This research provides theological insights and practical solutions to create social harmony.

The spiritual aspect of believers will be influenced by what they see. Those who watch various available shows, especially Korean dramas, are often not selective and gradually become more engrossed and immersed in various Korean drama shows. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview or concept for Christian women in the age range of 50 to 65 years regarding the impacts of watching Korean dramas on their spiritual lives and to see the Bible's perspective on this issue. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a hermeneutic approach to see the relevance of the interpretation of Titus 2:3-5 with the title of this journal. The results of this study are that Christian women aged 50 to 65 years will spend more time because Korean drama shows that bewitch viewers, making this group vulnerable to being infiltrated with a consumptive lifestyle or way of life because of the impact of watching shows and potentially distancing them from their social spiritual life in church. Therefore, it is necessary to limit time and be willing not to get carried away and immersed when watching various Korean drama series on several paid stations. And demand their awareness to be an example taught in the verses in Titus 2:3-5.

In this era of globalization, women as leaders are not only in the secular world. Women's leadership in the spiritual world has emerged, one of which is when a woman is appointed as a pastor. To become a good leader, you can prepare yourself by learning about leadership. However, there are also those who have not had the chance to learn about leadership but have been appointed as leaders. This happens when a pastor's wife is suddenly appointed as a church leader in urgent conditions due to the death of her husband. This case was experienced by several pastors of the JKI Synod of the Semarang Regional Coordination as pastors replacing their husbands who died. In this study, the author aims to find out when a leadership transition occurs, is the pastor's wife ready to lead? How does the congregation respond to the transition of leadership from husband to pastor's wife? When the transition occurs, is there progress or decline in terms of the number of congregations, church management systems. In this study, the author uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Where the author collects data by interviewing participants as a source of information. In addition to interviews, literature related to leadership is also used. Thus, it is expected that the results of this study can provide a solution when there is a transition of leadership in the church, the wife is ready to shepherd by having leadership skills so that it will not cause problems when someone accepts the transition of leadership and can be applied in Christian leadership

Liquor (Sopi) is a drink that contains alcohol which is fermented from brown sugar or granulated sugar and the roots of the herb are mixed together and then distilled. If consumed excessively it will cause bad things to both physical and spiritual health. Alcohol can also make someone lose consciousness because they consume too much. Apart from that, behavior and thinking are chaotic, causing commotion or quarrels which result in victims. This is part of the abuse of alcoholic drinks among local congregations and continues to increase from year to year. Community members in the city of Kupang have a habit of consuming alcoholic drinks every day and also at large events such as traditional events, weddings, Christmas and New Year. The church is here to provide solutions or directions to the congregation not to consume alcoholic drinks.

Liquor (Sopi) is a drink that contains alcohol which is fermented from brown sugar or granulated sugar and the roots of the herb are mixed together and then distilled. If consumed excessively it will cause bad things to both physical and spiritual health. Alcohol can also make someone lose consciousness because they consume too much. Apart from that, behavior and thinking are chaotic, causing commotion or quarrels which result in victims. This is part of the abuse of alcoholic drinks among local congregations and continues to increase from year to year. Community members in the city of Kupang have a habit of consuming alcoholic drinks every day and also at large events such as traditional events, weddings, Christmas and New Year. The church is here to provide solutions or directions to the congregation not to consume alcoholic drinks.

IPS can be interpreted as a study or study of society. Difficulties in understanding social studies material can be caused by various factors, such as the complexity of the content, less effective teaching methods, and a lack of connection between the material and students' daily lives. These factors can hinder students' learning process and affect their overall learning outcomes. The method used in this research is a questionnaire which is a data collection method carried out by giving a set of questions or written statements to respondents to answer. The data collection techniques used are primary data and secondary data, where primary data is data directly obtained from respondents while secondary data is data obtained from sources relevant to the research topic, such as books, articles, theses, etc. The results of this research show that the interest of students at SMP Negeri 1 Sidikalang in International Trade material varies, with 50% very interested but 26.7% feeling less interested. The main obstacle comes from the teacher's delivery which is considered less interesting and material which is considered irrelevant to everyday life. Although many students find assignments and evaluations helpful, there is an urgent need for innovation in learning methods to make them more interactive and relevant. Based on the results of a survey conducted via Google Form on 10 respondents from students at SMP Negeri 1 Sidikalang, it appears that students face various obstacles in understanding and being interested in international trade material.

This study uses a qualitative research method with data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. Research informants are determined purposively. Factors for the implementation of PKH are good communication between implementers and PKH recipients, as well as with the support of resources that have been provided by the government, both from human resources and financial resources. The open attitude of program implementers in providing information on the use of funds so that they are not misused. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor for the implementation of PKH is that the data on beneficiaries of the Family Hope Program (PKH) is not on target. The implication of this policy is that assistance is still needed for PKH beneficiary communities to be further improved, as well as the existence of a bureaucratic structure in each region or environment of PKH beneficiary communities so that data updates can be well integrated, and carried out periodically and sustainably.

This research aims to explore the integration of Christian values ​​in Indonesian language learning at Methodist 8 Medan Middle School. The main focus of this research is how Indonesian language teachers apply an integrative approach that not only educates academically but also shapes students' moral character through Christian values, such as love, patience and self-control. The research method used is qualitative, with interviews as the main data collection technique. The research results show that teachers use methods such as discussions and case studies to link religious teachings with language learning. Even though there are challenges, such as students' lack of interest in religious values ​​material, the implementation of Christian values ​​is still carried out through routine school activities such as monthly services and morning prayers, as well as collaboration between language teachers and religion teachers. This research provides an illustration that integrating Christian values ​​in learning can have a positive impact on student character, but requires a creative approach to attract student interest more effectively.

Abortion is a controversial issue that involves debates across various sectors, including legal, religious, ethical, and health aspects. Defined as the termination of pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, abortion in Indonesia is regulated by Health Law No. 36 of 2009, Article 75, which allows the procedure only in cases of medical emergencies and pregnancies resulting from rape. Despite these regulations, illegal abortions still occur frequently, driven by unwanted pregnancies, economic issues, and social stigma. This paper will discuss various aspects, including the causes of abortion, health impacts, types of abortion in special cases, and the Christian ethical perspective. The research method employed is literature review. The findings indicate that abortion can occur due to various factors such as fear, health issues, socio-economic conditions, and misunderstandings about its consequences. Illegal abortions pose serious risks to women's physical and mental health, including infections, bleeding, emotional trauma, and even death. Medically, abortion may be performed to protect the mother’s life in high-risk pregnancies, such as in cases of uterine cancer or rape. However, from the Christian ethical perspective, abortion is viewed as contrary to God's will, as the fetus is considered a living being that must be protected from conception.

This research aims to analyze the role of Indonesian language teachers in building students' character based on Christian values ​​in the digital era, how teachers try to maintain a balance between the use of technology and instilling moral values, the challenges faced in this process, and the strategies applied in language learning Indonesia at SMA Swasta Parulian 1 Medan. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, which aims to describe and understand phenomena in depth through data collection from interviews and documentation. Research data was collected through direct interviews with Indonesian language teachers and students at SMA Swasta Parulian 1 Medan. The research results show that teachers strive to maintain a balance between the use of technology and the cultivation of moral values ​​through an effective approach and collaboration with other parties. The main challenge faced is the negative influence of digital media on students' character, but this can be overcome with consistent moral guidance. The role of Indonesian language teachers in shaping students' character in the digital era is very important, and consistent moral guidance is able to overcome the challenges posed by the development of digital technology.

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, or Pneumatology, which is an integral part of Christian theology. The Holy Spirit acts as the third person in the Trinity, playing a significant role in the lives of believers. In the biblical context, the Holy Spirit is involved in creation, empowering Jesus, and being sent as a Helper to believers. The Pentecost event marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, equipping the church to fulfill God's mission. Furthermore, the Holy Spirit provides gifts to each believer, guides them in decision-making, and shapes Christian character in accordance with Christ's teachings. The intimate relationship between the Holy Spirit and believers includes presence, guidance, conviction, and empowerment for service. By understanding the role and work of the Holy Spirit, Christians are expected to live a life pleasing to God and become witnesses of Christ in the world.

Doctrine of the church in the context of ecclesiology, focusing on several important aspects. First, the definition of church doctrine is explained as the study of the identity, function, and role of the church as the body of Christ, emphasizing that the church is not merely a physical building, but a community of believers united in faith. Next, the history and development of the church are outlined, demonstrating how the church has adapted to various challenges and social changes, including the emergence of different denominations that contribute to the understanding of ecclesiology today. The discussion also highlights the importance of doctrine for the spiritual life of the congregation, where doctrine serves as a theological foundation that influences faith growth, the formation of Christian character, and provides relevant moral guidance. Additionally, this paper identifies the challenges faced by the church in the modern era, such as secularism, religious pluralism, and social change, which require the church to remain relevant and responsive to contemporary issues.

Doctrine of the church in the context of ecclesiology, focusing on several important aspects. First, the definition of church doctrine is explained as the study of the identity, function, and role of the church as the body of Christ, emphasizing that the church is not merely a physical building, but a community of believers united in faith. Next, the history and development of the church are outlined, demonstrating how the church has adapted to various challenges and social changes, including the emergence of different denominations that contribute to the understanding of ecclesiology today. The discussion also highlights the importance of doctrine for the spiritual life of the congregation, where doctrine serves as a theological foundation that influences faith growth, the formation of Christian character, and provides relevant moral guidance. Additionally, this paper identifies the challenges faced by the church in the modern era, such as secularism, religious pluralism, and social change, which require the church to remain relevant and responsive to contemporary issues.

Soteriology is the doctrine or teaching about salvation. Which was done by God in and through Jesus Christ. The Triune God fulfills the covenant of salvation to save humans. God the Father who plans and determines the conditions (sends), God the Son who fulfills the conditions (sent), and the Holy Spirit who gives the fruit of salvation to humans. God the Son willingly was able to do it. This research aims to provide broader insight into the perspective of salvation as a covenant, conditions and steps in the Bible. This research is qualitative research, using the literature study method.    

Biblical doctrine is the theological foundation of the Christian faith. This research uses a library study method by reviewing various theological literature and the Bible as the main source. Biblical doctrine includes the concepts of the sufficiency, inspiration, and canonization of the Bible. Biblical sufficiency states that the Bible provides everything necessary for Christian faith and life, while biblical inspiration asserts that Biblical texts were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Bible canonization describes the process by which the books of the Bible are recognized as the authoritative Word of God. This research aims to strengthen understanding of Bible doctrine and emphasize the importance of returning to the Bible as the main source in Christian life.