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The presidential election in Indonesia is an important moment for citizens, including Christians, who cannot escape the influence and spiritual direction of pastors. Although the Bible does not directly address modern presidential elections, its moral principles provide a foundation for pastors to provide guidance to their congregations. Through an understanding of the Bible, pastors can guide their congregations to consider moral values in choosing leaders, in accordance with the principles of justice, truth, and responsibility to others and God. Pastors not only lead spiritually, but also as moral counsellors who instil spiritual and civic responsibility. They also serve as prayer warriors, guiding the selection of leaders with character and responsibility, according to biblical principles. The moral responsibility of leaders, peace, unity, and reconciliation are the focus of pastors' guidance to their congregations. Pastors are expected to provide an understanding of the ideal leader, in accordance with biblical principles. This study explores the role of pastors in Indonesia's presidential election from a biblical perspective, highlighting their moral responsibility, voting based on biblical principles, and their role in promoting peace and unity amidst political differences.    

In the context of everyday life, this shows the importance of stability, continuity and blessings in human life, which they believe come from God. And in Christianity, every person has the right to interpret the contents of the Bible, thus he is called an interpreter. Interpreting the Bible is not immediately aims to change/rationalize the original text of the Bible, but aims to find a different theology by looking at it from a different perspective so as to produce a new meaning. In interpreting Bible verses/texts, we must not interpret it out of context, and God also gave the Israelites peace and there were also those who took issue with settling the division of land between the tribes of Israel after they entered the land of Canaan. This chapter records how God was faithful in fulfilling His promise to the Israelites by giving them the promised land in Canaan. In this context, there is no specific problem, but rather an important achievement in the history of Israel under Joshua's leadership after they emerged from wandering in the wilderness. And this also reflects an achievement and settlement of the Israelite society, allowing them to live more stably, cultivate land, and building community in the promised land.

The certainty of of being saved is the most important thing that God has given to humans.  However, people often refuse to be led and enter into God’s plan.  As a result of refusing to be led by God, many of God’s people fall away and ultimately turn against God.  Man leaves God and turns to truths outside God considered more correct. Same people think that God is all-loving and forgiving and cannot possibly bear to punish people who believe Him, even though they refuse to be led by God.  How is the salvation of people who refuse to be led by God and even then fall away ? The research in this thesis begins by studying and explaining the meaning of apostasy and the reasons why someone can become apostate.  Continuing with the possibility of whether or not sameone can apostate from God.  To complete it, the author raises several views of theological figures regarding the possibility of apostasy.  The author describes with an exegetical study parts of the Bible verse in the book of Hebrew 5:11 -6:8 which are often used as an cirgue for theological controversy, regarding the possibility of apostasy and loss safety. Conclusions are obtained by comparing, analyzing and provides an interpretation based on the analogy method of faith, the Bible as a basis for measuring truth.  Realizing that humans are obliged to submit themselves to God and obey God’s statements, the author also used methods Neo-Supernatural dialectics. From the results of research exegetically and by proposing premises so the author can conclude that if sameone who has believed in the Lord Jesus Christ then apostatizes, then the certainty of his salvation will be lost.

The reign of Ahab and his wife Jezebel was a time of spiritual crisis in Israel. Ahab did what was evil in God's eyes more than all those who preceded him (1Kgs. 16:30), he worshipped Baal and the gods that caused God's heartache and Elijah, the prophet sent by God in response to Ahab and Jezebel's deeds. Elijah opposed the worship of Baal. Elijah's integrity was seen in the great mission he carried out he followed what God commanded him but God's care for him did not escape God to provide what he needed and to do that God commanded him to bring food to Elijah in his hiding place. The research method used is the analysis of biblical texts, with a descriptive approach of analysis and literature review Descriptive analysis researchers use to describe God's providence to the prophet Elijah during the drought in Israel. Today, man as God's creation often doubts God's providence and is even able to do bad things before Him to fulfill his desires. Through Elijah it can be seen that if we believe and follow what he commands, God will take care of his created life and provide for his needs

Christian leadership is leadership that needs to be done well based on biblical evidence. A Christian leader cannot be called a Christian leader if he does not live according to his foundation, which is the Bible. One of the things that makes Christian leadership good and authentic is that Christian leaders must lead by being guided by previous leaders as recorded in the Bible. David led the Israelites well in his day because he was an obedient leader and obeyed the God who sent him. The research method used in this article is critical historical interpretation by comparing current forms of Christian leadership, which are often not in line with what Christian leaders should be doing. Therefore, through this article, I hope that leaders can become leaders who are useful to the people and to God. By following this form of David-like leadership, you will be able to produce good leadership and create prosperity among God's people.

Pancasila as a national ideology implies a religious view of the nation, which upholds the values of God Almighty. This is as determined in the constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, which is stated in Article 29 A paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution as a result of the amendment of Chapter XI which states that "The state is based on the Almighty God" so that religious legitimacy is still needed in various aspects of the life of the nation and state, so that it cannot be separated from the Theory of Theocracy which states that the supreme power in a country is God's power which means, no one has supreme power in a country, apart from God. The purpose of this study is to examine and analyse carefully the practice of the nation and state based on divinity in Indonesia in relation to the theory of the formation of theocratic states. The legal research method used is normative juridical legal research method by conducting research on library materials and using statute approach. The result of the research is that the practice of religious life should strengthen and strengthen unity, integrity, and national resilience with Pancasila as the state philosophy and ideology of the nation as a determinant of national integration, a source of ethics for state administration, and continue to clarify and reinforce the role of religion as a state direction in the nation and state.

This research study has a theological aim of the meaning of Spirituality of Humility in a Christian context experiencing a crisis of faith. The background to the writing is the author's observation of several phenomena in the practical life of Christians in modern times which are experiencing degradation, such as lack of willingness, sacrifice, humility, love and faith. The problems experienced by the author believe are due to problems with Christian spirituality in modern times. The author observes the fact that modern humans do not appreciate the events of the cross and calvary (Jesus). This experience provides the principles of spirituality, crumbs and dry leaves, which can answer the problems of modern times. The spirituality of humility brings humans to become friends of Jesus. The author uses descriptive and bibliographic analysis methods. The author conducted a theological study of the meaning of spiritual humility from Eko Armada Riyanto's book "The Spirituality of Crumbs and Dry Leaves". The book used will show problems, which can be answered through the principles of spirituality based on humility. The results of this study are the basis for the implementation of Christian spirituality today. The author hopes to help, increase insight into the spiritual life of Christian life. Spirituality of humility brings people closer to God in whom they believe, spirituality makes people moved by love and affection in their lives. Spirituality brings humans to a deep awareness, especially humility, that comes from God. Becoming humble requires a very long process, so openness to God's love makes humans friends to all and willing to be shaped by God.

In Islamic inheritance law, it is a law derived from the Qur'an where the truth of the teachings or theories is absolutely true because it is a revelation from God. Islamic inheritance law in general theory is a law conveyed by Allah SWT to the Prophet Muhammad SAW to be applied and made law by mankind. In legal philosophy it is said that the law is for humans, in Islam the Islamic inheritance law is absolute because it has been regulated in it. Problems arise in its application in society, especially in terms of the rights and acquisition of the second wife, third wife and fourth wife. There is discrimination in the distribution of inheritance that violates existing rules and provisions and there is a mental attitude that does not or is reluctant to carry out and follow the provisions of Islamic inheritance law regarding the acquisition and inheritance rights of the second wife, third wife or fourth wife.

By looking at the existing generations, it is very important to describe the great figures who were diligent in preparing generations, namely Moses educating Joshua in preparing the command of the line to go on a long journey, the same thing was done by Elijah by diligently educating professional cadres, namely Elisha, even the Lord Jesus too. He was active in educating his students and Paul was educating Timothy. This reminds us again that the Church should never neglect its obligations to young people because the risk is too dangerous, because the church will lose its strength, and even lose its young people. The study of science may give rise to doubt in the hearts of young people who are developing, because it seems like it is not in line with God's Word. True science will not conflict with the Bible, because scientific laws are from God and He is the one who inspired what is written in the Bible.  The theories put forward by scholars may conflict with each other, or may provide incorrect interpretations of the Bible. According to the educational dictionary, methods mean ways and procedures for carrying out an activity to achieve goals effectively.  And research aims to reveal phenomena in the field or in society so that they are clearly known and can be used as a basis for developing all kinds of needs for human life. rstabel Spearman with α = 5% and n = 9, then rstabel = 0.683 and from rstabel and rstabel it can be seen that rstabel ˂ rstabel is 0.658˂ 0.683 so it can be known for certain that Hi is rejected and Ho is accepted. This means there is no significant relationship between variable X (Counselor) and variable Y (student learning achievement). The regression coefficient is 0.482, meaning that each addition (because of the + sign) of one Counselor score will give an increase in score of 0.482. So, counselors can influence student learning achievement by 36.3%. The main foundation of the teachings disseminated to students by Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers is the Bible, which is contained in II Timothy 3:16, so that teaching in the form of theory and practice must not deviate from this path. As a Christian Religious Education teacher, you must maintain that your teaching comes from God. With the aim of spreading the truth of God's Word (Matthew 28:19-20).

Marriage is a sacred bond entered into by a man and woman to continue their lives. According to Law No. 1 of 1974, the definition of marriage is a spiritual and physical bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife with the aim of forming a happy and eternal family in accordance with the belief in the Almighty God. A legal marriage is carried out according to the religious law and the state law of both parties. However, it does not rule out the possibility of a mixed marriage where the nationality of both parties is different. In this writing, we discuss a mixed marriage regarding the legal consequences of mixed marriages regulated in Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning marriage and discuss the mechanism for separating assets in mixed marriages according to Denpasar Court decision Number 536/Pdt.P/2015/PN.Dps. Based on this decision, both parties entered into a mixed marriage between Indonesian citizens and US citizens, but the two parties did not make a prenuptial agreement for the separation of their respective assets as a condition for carrying out a mixed marriage. In this case, even though a foreigner is married to an Indonesian citizen and has registered their marriage and lives in Indonesia, they still have limited rights to buy and sell immovable assets

The focus of this paper is the theme of the Mission of Moses to Free the Israelites from Egyptian Slavery Exodus 6:1-12. The salvation of the Israelites is inseparable from the struggle of Moses who was blessed by God. But with God's word to Moses all problems were resolved with an outstretched hand. The purpose of this paper is to discover the location of God's role for the Israelites who were enslaved by Egypt at that time. The methodology used is the exegesis methodology. There are 6 analyzes used, namely analysis of Story, Structure, Syntax, Semantics, Context, and Theological Reflection. The six analyzes have been done on separate sheets and are summarized in this article. The findings obtained from this writing include: First, God's inclusion in Moses, who struggled with a lack of self-confidence. Second, God's inclusion appeared in Moses when Moses freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Third, God always accompanies those who rely on God in their work. Thus Christians are invited to always rely on God in their life journey.  

Hate speech is a term used for negative language on social media bringing someone down. Someone's envy or hatred tries to destroy other people in a way that is not good, one of which is slander. That means the person who commits slander considers himself to be above the law so he can manipulate the law for his personal gain. In fact, the writer of the letter James states that there is only one legislator, namely God, only God is able to harm someone based on His law. Humans should not play with the law, but rather become law-abiding beings. The data analysis used in this research follows the steps of grammatical analysis. It is very important to look up the meaning of each sentence to see or have an idea of what is meant in Warning Against Slander. James 4:11-12 this is one of the verses in the letter written by James, who is believed to be the brother of Jesus. The letter of James is addressed to Christians in general, containing moral, ethical, and practical advice on how to live as a believer. In this context, James emphasizes the importance of not slandering or judging fellow believers. He reminded that slandering or judging other people seemed to take on the role of a judge that only God should have. James shows that such behavior is contrary to Christ's teachings on love and forgiveness. Based on the concept above, the writer concludes that James' letter changes us, there is a risk behind slander. The risk is aimed specifically at people who are used to slander. As they say, playing with fire can get you burned. Likewise, those who play with the law will receive their own punishment from God.      

The research intends to reveal the philosophical meaning in a cup of coffee of life, with a descriptive qualitative approach. After discussing and analyzing concluded; Coffee is a drink for all people. A connoisseur can know the existence of God from a cup of coffee, that in the fragrant aroma and delicious taste there are signs of the Kauniyah, the majesty of God. In front of connoisseurs, a cup of coffee never chooses who has the right to drink it. Likewise God, all servants before Him are the same, except piety. However delicious coffee must have a bitter side, but delicious coffee is bigger than the bitter side. Along with the bitter side of coffee, there are various tastes, that God has the nature of Jamaliyah (beauty). A cup of delicious coffee consists of various compositions: coffee, sugar and water, that enjoyment can be achieved because there are differences, life with differences is a blessing. Enjoy coffee when it's still warm, not hot or cold. Likewise religion, understanding religion must be precise and in context, not excessive. Peace, harmony, and unity are the teachings and commandments of God. That is one sign of God's greatness shown through coffee.    

God and human  have a complex relation that often creates paradox. The paradox appears because  human being doesn't completely understand God's mean behind His rules. So, in this research, the author will explain paradox of the characters in Semua Ikan di Langit, a novel written by Ziggy Zesyazeoviennazabrizky in reflecting the relation of human and God. The data collection method used in this research is read and note method. Then the data was Analyzed  with qualitative method. The result of the research shows that Beliau, a character that resemble God, has a God's power  who is omnipotent, but on the other hand, is also not perfect. However, this imperfection occured because Bus Damri and Nad as servants did not fully knowing about Beliau. This imperfection is only a misunderstanding since the servants didn't know Beliau completely. The human relationship with God is also illustrated in the figures of Bus Damri and Nad who represent obedience and betrayal. In addition, the relationship between God and human can occur because  human being is reliant on God , which was reflected in the character of the Farmer. Hopefully,  this research can be useful  for further studies      

Historically, the outer space structure of the Sentani traditional defense settlement is an ancestral formation aimed at protecting its citizens from outside intervention and defending themselves from tribal wars. The phenomenon of this ancestral formation is maintained until now as a pattern of traditional Sentani defense settlements. From the previous research has been stated, research on traditional settlement patterns on the meaning of defense and the sacredness of outer spatial planning has never been carried out. No research reveals that the sacred outer space in the traditional Sentani settlement is a phenomenon formed by a sacred defense space to protect indigenous peoples from intervention and tribal wars. The research method used is a qualitative approach using the Intrisic Case Study Approach model with the nature of descriptive research. Data analysis in this study used the method of Discovering Cultural Themes. The locus of this research is the oldest village written in historical references and the Sentani traditional village on Lake Sentani today. The data collection method used observation, in-depth participant interviews, measurable pictures, and photographs. The study results found that the structure of the sacred outer space of the traditional settlements formed by the ancestors is still maintained today as a pattern of traditional Sentani defense settlements. The structural pattern of the sacred space forms a defense space in the traditional Sentani settlement forming a sacred outdoor layout for the Sentani indigenous people with one entrance for visitors or guests to the traditional village, namely a wooden pier for the boat landing. The sacred outer spatial arrangement is indicated by the position of the "Obe Imae" traditional house as the center of activity and customary activities are located at the very front, the two customary zones as the seat of tribal chiefs (traditional devices), the third community zone as the residential space of indigenous peoples, the fourth zone ancestors (traditional graves) and the fifth highest worship zone, namely the church as a place of worship to God.

The purpose of this writing is to increase the spirituality of Sunday School Children (ASM) by applying the Active, Innovative, Creative, Effective, and Fun Learning (PAIKEM) method in attending Sunday school services. The method used in this study is qualitative with a descriptive library approach. By collecting data through books, nationally indexed articles, even interviews, which are then analyzed so that results are found and conclusions are drawn. Sunday school is a very important part of church life which is devoted to children. Sunday school children are the future generation of Christian congregations who must be taught the Word of God. The parties involved in teaching the Word of God to Sunday school children are the church board and especially the Sunday school teachers.

Community Service (PKM) was held in Meramun Hamlet, Janjang Village, Tayan Hulu District, Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan. The methods used by the service team are field observation and library research. The implementation of this PKM aims to offer ideas on the problems found by the PKM service team at the place where the activity was carried out, namely: Some early childhood children in the Meramun hamlet have begun to experience moral degradation, such as not respecting their parents, swearing at them, and not having good manners when communicating. So as a contribution of thought from the PKM service team, namely, providing educative-pedagogical education to early childhood in the Meramun hamlet about eight important points of moral intelligence that they must know and apply, namely: Empathy, conscience, self-control, love, respect , tolerance, fairness, and courtesy. The final conclusion of the PKM service team is that moral intelligence is one of the main indicators that is able to form generations of noble character and fear of God.

Youth is when humans are in their twenties. During youth, humans cannot be called adults, but they cannot also be called children. However, as the next generation, some Christian youths do not understand the importance of cultivating spirituality in building a close relationship with God. There are various models that can be implemented nowadays in order to produce young people who build a close relationship with God, one of which is the spiritual cultivation of Christian youth in building a close relationship with God. This learning certainly utilizes various youth spirituality that are relevant in the world of education. The goal is to improve the outcome and quality of their Faith process. The method used in this writing is a qualitative method. Through qualitative methods the authors use library research (library research). Spiritual formation is very important for young Christians. Because youth has a very important role for the growth of the church, and youth is the backbone of the church in carrying out the functions and roles of the church it is very necessary. Therefore the church needs to foster and direct youth. In accordance with God's word in Proverbs 22:6 "Educate a young person according to the path that is proper for him, so that even when he is old he will not deviate from that path." In conclusion, youth is the next generation in the family, church and society in the future. So it is necessary to know that it is very important spiritual cultivation for young Christians to build a close relationship with God.

Ethnicity, religion, race and intergroup (SARA) are social elements that have an important role in human life, therefore, the freedom of each party must be respected and guaranteed. Religion is an important element of human existence and perhaps the most impressive element that can exert an important influence on the behavior of individuals. Indonesian positive law regulates punishment for perpetrators of religious blasphemy regulated in Article 156a of the Criminal Code. The initial purpose of enacting this article was against the backdrop of the many sects of belief and mysticism teachings that were considered heretical and not in accordance with the religious teachings of the Indonesian people. Article 156a of the Criminal Code is intended to prevent religious teachings from being distorted which are considered as the main teachings by the leaders or religious leaders concerned; and this rule protects religious peace in society and maintains the values of religious teachings that are maintained by the community from insults/humiliations and from teachings not to embrace a religion based on Belief in the One Supreme God.

There is no denying that it is one measure of the Christian's relationship with God. Personal finances, especially in terms of giving and keeping a tithe tax offering. Tithing is an important issue in Christian finance. Some believe that this is a tax to God for a happy life. Despite life's difficulties. Some people do not pay tithing. unmanageable income. In fact, there are things that we cannot give. Because he enjoys spending too much money on his life. Also, some Christians tithe eagerly, but for no apparent reason. Because that's what the church and family taught me since I was little.