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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.