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This article analyzes the word “seed” as a metaphor of God's word in Jesus' parables found in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) with a semantic approach. The metaphor of “seed” in the context of first-century agriculture is used by Jesus to describe human responses to God's words, which are likened to different types of soil. This study explores the literal, metaphorical, and symbolic meanings of the Greek word σπόρος (sporos), and compares its usage in the three Synoptic Gospels to reveal differences in their narrative emphases. This study shows that the metaphor of “seed” not only describes the dynamics of spiritual growth, but also conveys a theological message about the importance of faith, perseverance, and readiness of heart in receiving God's word. As such, this article offers a new perspective that connects biblical and linguistic studies to deepen the understanding of Jesus' teaching.  

Christian teachers have an important responsibility in guiding students to know God's word and build a close relationship with God. This research aims to identify the role of Christian teachers in helping students face life's challenges through teaching based on spiritual and biblical values. The research was conducted using qualitative methods with a case study approach in one Christian school. The research results show that Christian religious teachers act as spiritual guides, role models and motivators for students to strengthen their faith, as well as provide solutions based on God's word in facing various life challenges. Thus, the role of Christian religious teachers is very strategic in forming students' characters who are spiritually and morally strong.

Manortor is a traditional Batak dance, which has long been an integral part of the culture and social life of the Batak people themselves. This dance, usually performed in traditional celebrations such as weddings, births, and other traditional ceremonies, functions as an expression of joy, prayer, and respect for ancestors. However, along with the entry of Christianity into the Batak community, Manortor underwent a significant transformation, shifting from a ritual of respect for ancestral spirits to a medium of worship and expression of faith in God. In the context of Christian theology, "Manortor" is now understood not only as a traditional dance, but also as a form of respect, welcoming, and praise to God, manortor is not just an ordinary dance but there is an offering (offering the body) to express gratitude through body movements accompanied by gondang, manortor as a bridge between culture and Theology itself by maintaining cultural traditions and remaining faithful to the teachings of Christianity

Changes in meaning are influenced by the development of the times due to several factors. Changes in meaning can also occur in the world of literature, because literature is created using the medium of language. Language is a social creation, one of the literary works is the novel. Lord Of The Rings let me be a goddamn whore. Dahlan is an interesting novel because the story is taken from the real events of a Muslim woman who was very devout worship and then became a prostitute. In the middle of the process of becoming a kaffah/total muslimah, hit by a storm of disappointment by the organization she adored so that she finally decided to get out/run away. It is in that empty state that falls into a black world. The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in the form of amelioration in the novel God allow me to be a prostitute by Muhidin M. Dahlan. This type of research is a descriptive qualitative research. The Data in this study are words derived from novel quotations, and the source of the data in this study is the novel God allow me to be a Whore By Muhidin M. Dahlan. Data collection techniques used in this study are read and record. Data analysis techniques by classifying data including amelioration, marking the words, analyzing the data in accordance with the Indonesian dictionary (KBBI) and making conclusions. The results of this study, found as many as 30 word forms that change the meaning of amelioration.

Changes in meaning are influenced by the development of the times due to several factors. Changes in meaning can also occur in the world of literature, because literature is created using the medium of language. Language is a social creation, one of the literary works is the novel. Lord Of The Rings let me be a goddamn whore. Dahlan is an interesting novel because the story is taken from the real events of a Muslim woman who was very devout worship and then became a prostitute. In the middle of the process of becoming a kaffah/total muslimah, hit by a storm of disappointment by the organization she adored so that she finally decided to get out/run away. It is in that empty state that falls into a black world. The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in the form of amelioration in the novel God allow me to be a prostitute by Muhidin M. Dahlan. This type of research is a descriptive qualitative research. The Data in this study are words derived from novel quotations, and the source of the data in this study is the novel God allow me to be a Whore By Muhidin M. Dahlan. Data collection techniques used in this study are read and record. Data analysis techniques by classifying data including amelioration, marking the words, analyzing the data in accordance with the Indonesian dictionary (KBBI) and making conclusions. The results of this study, found as many as 30 word forms that change the meaning of amelioration.

This article examines the story of David’s election as king of Israel in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 through a historical-critical approach. The focus of this study is to understand how God chooses based on the heart, not the outward appearance, as emphasized in verse 7. This study highlights the differences between how humans and God judge a person, as well as the importance of inner qualities in choosing a leader. Through this analysis, it is found that God asserts His sovereignty and prioritizes faithfulness, humility, and obedience as the main criteria in determining the leader of His people. This story is theologically and practically relevant to today’s life, especially in character development and spiritual leadership.  

This article examines the theme "Between Worldly Lust and Closeness to God" through an analysis of James 4:1-10 in a contemporary context. The main focus of this article is to explore the conflict between worldly desires and the call to live in humility before God. Through text exgestion, it is found that disputes and dissatisfaction often arise from unsatisfied desires. James emphasizes the importance of self-surrender and humility as a way to draw closer to God, and warns us of the dangers of "friendship with the world" which can alienate us from deep spiritual connection. This article also highlights the relevance of James' teachings in facing the challenges of modern life, where individuals are often trapped in a cycle of ambition and busyness. By applying the principles of humility, repentance, and concrete action, individuals can find deeper meaning and purpose. As a suggestion, it is important for readers to do self-reflection and get involved in a community that supports the spiritual journey. The conclusion of this study is that although worldly challenges are very real, there is a path to achieving closeness to God through awareness and commitment in everyday life.    

This research aims to examine servant leadership and faithfulness in ministry in the postmodern era based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Using a qualitative method, it explores some of the scriptural texts and identifies the principles of leadership and faithfulness in ministry taught in Paul's letter to Timothy. Through this analysis, this study found that a servant of God's faithfulness in ministry must be based on the unchanging teaching of God's Word, even though the world around him continues to evolve in plurality and relativism. The main challenge for spiritual leaders is to maintain the truth of the Bible as the only authority in the face of various views that prioritize subjective and contextual truth. In the midst of postmodern trends that tend to relativize truth, spiritual leaders need to focus on the integrity of biblical teachings that are not influenced by culture or external pressures. In addition, this study emphasizes the importance of spiritual leaders' strategies in discerning sound teachings from heresies, emphasizing the need to understand the signs of heresies, such as rejection of biblical authority or interpretations that do not fit the historical and cultural context of the Bible. Spiritual leaders also need to remind congregants of their identity as citizens of the eternal Kingdom of God, by ensuring that they remain firmly grounded in the unshakeable truth of the Bible. The results of this study provide insights for spiritual leaders in facing the challenges of ministry in the postmodern era and provide guidelines for congregants to remain faithful to the teachings of the Bible amidst the development of a changing worldview as well as directing them to remain firm on the unshakeable foundation of biblical truth to maintain faithfulness to the true teachings of the Bible.

This research examines Judges 2:1-5 through a historically critical lens to explain their theological implications and relevance to contemporary audiences. The Book of Judges summarizes a pivotal period in Israel's historical narrative as they sought to defend their faith in the face of foreign cultural influences. This passage describes the warning of the Archangel of God to Israel for their failure to expel the Canaanites from the Promised Land, which had a detrimental effect on their religious and social dynamics. This analysis investigates historical context, literary composition, and symbolic elements, while also emphasizing central themes such as obedience to divine command, the impact of transgression, and the need for repentance. Using qualitative methodologies, including literary analysis and exegetical scrutiny, this study shows that loyalty to God is a prerequisite for receiving His help, while disobedience entails oppression and harmful influence. The continued relevance of this text serves as a poignant reminder of the necessity of upholding unwavering devotion to God in the midst of life's vicissitudes.

This research aims to discuss compassion as the spirituality of discipleship of God and readiness to serve disaster victims. In this modern world, humans live with sophisticated technology and communication tools, as well as internet access which is increasingly easy for anyone to do. Humans have contributed many things based on their knowledge and skills obtained from the development and progress of the times, but sometimes humans actually act arrogant, selfish, indifferent and jealous of other people's happiness. This fact shows that humans are experiencing a crisis in all aspects of life and are no longer merciful. This research uses qualitative methods with library research to collect reference materials in the form of books, Church documents and articles related to the title of this thesis. Many people think that compassion is only for those who need it. Even though compassion is more than sentimental attitudes and feelings. For this reason, the aim of writing this thesis is to offer the meaning and significance of compassion in human life. Compassion is an attitude of deeply feeling the suffering of others, namely sympathy, empathy, pity, care, generosity, simplicity of heart, humility and building a culture of compassion. The principle of mercy is to love God and fellow human beings as oneself.

With the development of the times, the lives of today's young people have a way of getting along and a communication style that is greatly influenced by the environment. In fact, it is also inseparable from the influence of technology which is very rapidly developing in this era, where young people are now more active in using or utilizing the development of technology through communication tools in which there are social media such as mobile phones, laptops, and others that are connected to the internet network. Without having to meet and interact in person, they will get a very extraordinary influencer, which will shape their character to be good or even vice versa. The influence of the development of technology and community has a great influence on the lives and future of young people. Both in general and especially God's children who are lay and those who are involved in the ministry. No less important is when they start thinking about their future with various family backgrounds and their current conditions. Sometimes worries arise about their future, making them do something that seems good, but actually makes them start to move away from God. The author's hope is to create a young generation who fear God.

This study aims to describe the principle of habluminallah in poetry. The objects of study in this research are the poems "Long Sajadah" by Taufik Ismail and "God, We Are So Close" by Abdul Hadi WM. The method used in presenting the results of the analysis is a qualitative descriptive method. The researcher conducted a literature search of the two poems to collect research data which was then carried out in comparative literature. The approach taken is objective, namely finding something unique in poetry. The data discussed in this study: (1) Analysis of the intrinsic narrative elements of the two poems (2) the principle of habluminallah in both poems. The results of the study show that the poem "Long Prayer Prayer" by Taufik Ismail and the poem "God, We Are So Close" by Abdul Hadi WM have a connection, because the two poems explain religious values, namely the close relationship between humans and their gods.

This study aims to describe the principle of habluminallah in poetry. The objects of study in this research are the poems "Long Sajadah" by Taufik Ismail and "God, We Are So Close" by Abdul Hadi WM. The method used in presenting the results of the analysis is a qualitative descriptive method. The researcher conducted a literature search of the two poems to collect research data which was then carried out in comparative literature. The approach taken is objective, namely finding something unique in poetry. The data discussed in this study: (1) Analysis of the intrinsic narrative elements of the two poems (2) the principle of habluminallah in both poems. The results of the study show that the poem "Long Prayer Prayer" by Taufik Ismail and the poem "God, We Are So Close" by Abdul Hadi WM have a connection, because the two poems explain religious values, namely the close relationship between humans and their gods.

The preaching of the word of God does not focus on the position of pastor, or ordained minister, but rather the duties and responsibilities of every believer. The progress of the era changes all elements of society, both from the economy, social, culture, politics without exception in the ministry of preaching the word of God. The problems and challenges in the 4.0 era are still not finished, the 5.0 era is now here and has become a special problem and challenge for everyone, especially believers and this must be faced by the church. To answer this challenge, the author uses descriptive qualitative research seen from existing phenomena and interviews with church leaders. How do the church and believers respond to this and take advantage of digital opportunities in delivering the preaching of the Word of God based on digital era 5.0 without ignoring conventional methods but empowering technology and mastering technology in preaching the word of God because technology is able to break down dividing walls and connect them in a network and the preaching of the word of God continues to occur on the digital platform even though the preacher is not preaching the word of God.

Leadership as an important aspect that influences a person's behavior specifically in the relationship between the leader and the person being led. Servant leadership implied by the pastor as the leader of the congregation through guidance, direction and encouragement given, has an effect on increasing the spirituality of the congregation. The training activity uses a presentation method, starting with the presentation of material to explain various things related to spiritual leadership in moving the organization. The method used is question and answer and sharing with participants about various things related to spiritual leadership. Training Implementation Time The training was carried out online on August 30, 2024. Participants in the Training for Prospective Pastors were 26 people. The participants' understanding and knowledge of servant leadership increased in the sense that the participants' knowledge increased after participating in the training, this was evidenced by the results of interviews with participants, 90% of participants said that their knowledge and insight increased after participating in the training. Participants said they practiced servant leadership so that leadership was successful effectively and efficiently. Thus, this training is said to be successful because it provides increased knowledge and insight to participants about something that participants need in running an organization, namely servant leadership.

This research aims to determine singing techniques in ama choir (men's choir) starting from body posture, breathing, articulation, phrasing and intonation. This research focuses on the application of vocal intonation techniques with the aim of improving singing ability so that you can reach the high and low notes in songs. The method used in this research stage is descriptive qualitative method. The research stages carried out in collecting data were: observation, documentation, video and interviews. The object of this research is the members of the Judika choir at HKBP Nagasaribu IV, totaling 25 people, divided into tenor one, 8 people, tenor two, 7 people, bass one, 5 people, and bass two, 5 people. In the implementation process, researchers held six meetings providing material and singing practice according to correct vocal technique. The results of this research show that the application of intonation techniques in the Judika choir greatly influences and improves the quality of the choir's singing, where members of the Judika choir are more relaxed and relaxed in reaching the high and low notes of the song being sung. Based on this research, it is recommended that you continue to sing using correct intonation so that the quality of the choir increases and can become an example for other ama (men's choirs).    

Bimbingan konseling adalah suatu proses pemberian bantuan secara terus menerus dan sistematis kepada individu untuk memecahkan masalah yang dihadapinya. Penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk menyelidiki, menemukan, menggambarkan dan menjelaskan. Bagian ini penulis  menyampaikan beberapa hal yang berkaitan dengan pembahasan bimbingan konseling  adalah proses layanan bantuan kepada individu atau sekelompok individu untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapinya sehingga individu atau sekelompok individu menemukan jati diri dan mandiri supaya dapat mengalami pemulihan secara komprehensip dan agar dapat melakukan kehendak Tuhan.

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengenai bagaimana peranan wanita Kristen terhadap masa depan keluarga yang berhasil. Pertama, dalam sebuah keluarga, wanita memiliki peranan yang sangat penting. Wanita bertanggung jawab atas banyak hal, termasuk mengurus rumah, mendidik anak, menyediakan makanan sehat, dan tugas-tugas lain yang krusial bagi kesejahteraan keluarga. Kedua, masa depan keluarga adalah kondisi keluarga di masa mendatang yang sangat dipengaruhi oleh tindakan dan keputusan yang diambil saat ini. Oleh karena itu, peranan wanita dalam keluarga sangat menentukan bagaimana keadaan keluarga tersebut di masa depan. Ketiga, peranan wanita Kristen terhadap masa depan keluarga sangat erat kaitannya dengan nilai-nilai yang diajarkan dalam Alkitab. Wanita Kristen yang menjalankan perannya sesuai dengan Firman Tuhan dalam Amsal 31:10-31 dapat membawa masa depan keluarga yang indah dan berhasil dalam Tuhan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan bagaimana peranan wanita Kristen, berdasarkan Amsal 31:10-31, mempengaruhi masa depan keluarga. Strategi yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui angket yang disebarkan kepada 13 responden. Angket tersebut berisi 24 butir pernyataan yang mengukur variabel Peranan Wanita (X) dan Masa Depan Keluarga (Y). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel X dan variabel Y, dengan r hitung sebesar 0,310 yang lebih besar dari r tabel sebesar 0,265 pada taraf signifikan 0,05. Peranan wanita Kristen berdasarkan Amsal 31:10-31 terbukti memberikan dampak positif terhadap masa depan keluarga jemaat di GPIA Cibinong. Wanita Kristen yang baik, cakap, dan takut akan Tuhan, yang menjalankan setiap tindakan sesuai dengan perintah Tuhan, mampu membawa keluarganya menuju masa depan yang berbahagia dan berhasil. Hasil penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya peranan wanita Kristen dalam membentuk masa depan keluarga yang sukses dan diberkati.

Anak-anak adalah anugerah terindah dari Tuhan yang harus dididik, dibina dan diajar sejak kecil. Didikan sejak kecil akan menjadi fondasi yang kuat bagi anak-anak dalam menjalani hidup mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan bagaiman impelementasi belajar Alkitab pada anak berdasarkan 2 Timotius 3:15 dan menguraikan bagaimana kitab 2 Timotius 3:15 menjadi dasar bagi pertumbuhan kerohanian anak di Gereja Antioch Mission Church Tangerang. Adapun permasalahan dalam penelitian ini, melliputi kurangnya waktu anak dalam belajar Alkitab, kurangnya pemahaman dan pengetahuan anak tentang Firman Tuhan, serta pengaruh media sosial dan teknologi yang menjadi penghambat bagi anak-anak dalam membangun kerohanian mereka. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, studi dokumen, dan studi Pustaka. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Implementasi belajar Alkitab pada anak sangat berdampak bagi pertumbuhan kerohani anak di Gereja Antioch Mission Church Tangerang. Melalui belajar Alkitab sejak dini, membantu anak-anak mengenal Tuhan Yesus Kristus, mampu memberikan mereka hikmat dan menuntun mereka kepada keselamatan oleh iman dalam Yesus Kristus. Untuk mengajarkan Alkitab pada anak, orang tua, guru sekolah minggu, dan gereja sangat berperang penting dalam membimbing, membina dan membentuk anak-anak untuk bertumbuh dalam pengenalan akan Tuhan Yesus Kristus dengan benar.

Paul was a figure who initially hated Christianity, in fact Paul was ethically and morally a criminal based on religion. In fact he was a religious figure from the Jewish religion but he killed people who followed Jesus. However, behind Paul's crimes, before he converted, he experienced a personal encounter that changed his life completely. Paul experienced a very, very radical life transformation because at first he really wanted to destroy the people who followed Jesus, but instead he risked his own life to educate his life in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The author uses literature-based research methods sourced from books and several journals, thereby helping the author to analyze the life of the apostle Paul and the life of theology students in the dormitory. Every theology student must experience a life transformation, because there are many young people who lived their past lives from different backgrounds or were not morally good, but on campus theology must change. So the author also believes that there are many theology students who struggle with ethics, generally theology students have a background far from the church but instead become servants of God. Formed in dormitory life and disciplined in life spiritually and morally.