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The Books of Allah, which include the Torah, Gospel, Psalms, and the Quran, are divine revelations given as a guide for humanity. In the context of Islam, recognizing and understanding these texts is essential, as they provide moral and ethical guidance relevant to everyday life. The Quran, as the final book, reaffirms previous teachings and invites believers to reflect upon and apply divine messages in a modern context. The teachings within these texts are universal, offering values of goodness, justice, and compassion that remain relevant throughout time. Furthermore, these books serve as sources of inspiration and solutions to various life challenges, helping to shape the character and morality of individuals and society. By adhering to the teachings of the Books of Allah, Muslims can cultivate spirituality, strengthen their relationship with Allah, and create a harmonious and just society.

Confusion among Christians about the concept of salvation by God through Jesus Christ can disrupt their faith. Therefore, churches need to develop anticipatory strategies to overcome this phenomenon, one of which is through preaching. Effective faith-building preaching should be Christocentric, focusing on Jesus as the center of teaching. To achieve this, two conditions must be met: first, a hermeneutic perspective oriented towards Jesus, since this will influence the homiletic methods used; second, biblical readings that support that focus, in which the lexionary is designed to be gospel-centered. Finding the relationship between Christocentric hermeneutics and lexionary is essential to assess the extent to which these two elements can strengthen the faith of the congregation. Biblical and field research shows that both Jesus and his disciples applied a Christocentric approach to Bible reading and teaching. Luke 24:25-27 shows that Jesus is the central figure of the preaching in the Torah, the prophets, and the Psalms. Because in Luke 24:44 Jesus emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible with a Christocentric perspective. Colossians 1:15-20 is an example that shows the connection of this perspective to the theme of God's creation and salvation. The results of the study also showed that the cristocentric perspective was valid both in the context of Christian hermeneutics and in general, with survey analysis showing a positive correlation between Christocentric hermeneutics and lexionary sermons intended for congregations.

This research examines debates among the early congregation regarding Jewish religious morality and ceremonies and their implications in the context of contemporary church pastoring. Through a critical historical exegesis approach and literature study, this article explores the views of Paul and Peter regarding the application of Torah law to Gentile Christians. This research highlights that a pastor must be an example for the congregation, not rule arbitrarily, and remain focused on God's call in their ministry. Analysis of the social, economic, and cultural context of the time this letter was written also provides insight into the challenges the early congregation faced. The relevance of this research lies in the application of pastoral principles in today's church ministry, which demands humility and example from church leaders.  

The Law of Torah states that the nature of man is a creature of the Creator of the universe who is Spirit. When God created man, Adam, He formed him from the dust of the ground. When God breathed His Spirit into the newly formed man, he became alive, physically, mentally and spiritually. Worship of God is a logical consequence of man because of creation. The purpose of the anointing is so that worshipers are adapted to the nature of the Most Holy God. Thus they are pleasing to God. The reason is, man has fallen into sin. Sin separates him from the presence of the Most Holy God. The curse and hardship of life make man aware that he needs God in his life. The problem is, man with his own efforts from his own ideas will not be pleasing and able to approach God. Sin does not allow man to approach the holy God. This study uses a qualitative method in order to describe and to gain an understanding of the values and qualities of the anointing in the Law of Torah.

Abstract. One of the legacies of the ancestors in the Toba Batak culture is the Manulangi ritual. One of the Manulangi rituals in Toba Batak society is currently known as Sulang-sulang Hariapan. Hariapan toasts in Batak society are known as a way of honoring elderly parents. Respecting parents is an implementation of the fifth law of the Torah contained in Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." In Christian teaching, we teach respecting parents, not speaking harshly, not insulting parents, especially when they are sick, but parents must be given encouragement so that even when they are sick, they remain calm and wait for death to come. Every child who respects his parents will receive blessings. The author uses a qualitative approach. The Qualitative Approach emphasizes the search for meaning, understanding, concepts and descriptions of a phenomenon; prioritizes quality, and is presented narratively. Research data was collected through interviews. The author conducted open interviews so as not to limit the informants from conveying their understanding of Sulang-sulang Hariapan. This research was conducted in Sungai Raya Village, Siempat Nempu Hulu District, Dairi Regency. The results of research conducted by the author on traditional figures, religious leaders and ordinary people in Sungai Raya Village in performing the Hariapan Toasts are the result of interpreting the meaning of the Fifth Commandment, even the Hariapan Toasts are the result of a theological study of the Fifth Commandment.

This study describes the analysis of the controversy over the meaning of nasikh and mansukh in the verses of the Qur'an according to the scholars and the analysis of the meaning of Surah Al-Imran verse: 93 according to two interpretations, Tafsir Jalalain and Tafsir Ibnu Katsir as a comparison. The type of research method used in this research is literature research or literature review to collect relevant information about the meaning of nasikh wal mansukh. The results of the research show that (1) In essence there is no disagreement among the scholars about the possibility of making changes to the law, they intend and agree that changes to the law are produced by their own ijtihad or changes made by Allah for those who argues that there are texts in the Koran, (2) From the two Tafsirs used as references in this study that Surah Al-Imran: 93, that some types of food that were forbidden to the Children of Israel were not forbidden to followers of the Shari'a of the Prophet Abraham and other prophets before the Torah lowered. This is also stated in the Torah, their own book.

Nahum 1:2-4 contains statements about God's character that are found in the Torah, the Hebrew Bible section. This is a quote from the Book of the Prophet Nahum, in which Nahum conveys God's message to the Assyrians. God is jealous and avenger because of His hatred of the wickedness of the Assyrians. GSJA Sipoholon responds that God is jealous, not like jealous humans, but He deserves that glory because He is the center of all truth that deserves our respect because He is the source of all things. The research method used is a qualitative qualitative method in which the author conducts field observations and interviews with GSJA Sipoholon sources regarding the views of the Pastors and Elders about "The Jealous and Avenging God". The results of the research are that God is jealous and avenger because the Assyrians are full of evil.    

The pattern of Israelite education found in the Torah has values that can be applied in the context of education today. The pattern is a holistic approach to education, which includes moral and ethical education, respect for authority, and character development. Thus, the application of Israel's education pattern found in the Torah can help build a young generation with integrity and quality. Thus, in this study, the author or researcher uses or qualitative method approach involving in data collection and analyzing the data obtained. Overall, the Israeli education pattern is an educational system that includes the development of technical skills, the formation of student character and morals, the teaching of Jewish religion and culture, inclusive education, and the development of technological skills, all of which are designed to create competent and globally minded human resources. In conclusion, the application of Israel's pattern of education according to the Torah has also proven successful in Israel and can serve as an example for other countries in developing an effective education system. Nonetheless, it should be kept in mind that the Israeli education pattern cannot always be applied directly in other countries, due to different cultural differences and social contexts.