This study focuses on the concept of salvation by grace as taught in Romans 3:23-26 and its relevance to the understanding of the GKPPD congregation today. Through a literature review with a theological approach, it was found that the doctrine of salvation by grace is the core of Christian teaching. In this passage, the Apostle Paul explains that all humans have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). However, salvation is given through redemption in Christ Jesus, not as a result of human effort, but as a gift of God alone (Romans 3:24). Salvation is given through faith in the blood of Christ which redeems and takes away sin (Romans 3:25). In the context of the congregation today, the understanding of salvation by grace remains relevant. Many GKPPD congregations are still trapped in trying to obtain salvation through or obedience to the law, even though Romans 3:23-26 emphasizes the importance of faith in Christ's redemptive work. This study highlights that teaching about God's grace should foster a sense of gratitude, humility, and commitment to living in faith, not in fear or legalism. This study confirms that the concept of salvation through grace is the center of Christian faith teachings that need to continue to be lived and conveyed in the lives of the GKPPD congregation today and increase theological knowledge about the concept of salvation and can be a reference for theology students and reading materials in the IAKN Tarutung library.

The aim of this research is to find out the meaning of worship that generation z feels in worship. This shows how important it is to respect God in worship, making God the center of worship. The meaning of worship can also be felt when we come to worship with the aim of establishing a relationship with God and others. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach with 10 research subjects selected to collect data in the field. The results of the research show that Generation Z experiences a lack of meaning in worship and respect in worship when taking photos during worship activities, because it interferes with concentration when listening to God's word and during worship activities. Some opinions from generation Z say that the meaning of worship that they feel when taking photos of their worship activities is not reduced because they only take photos and concentrate again on attending the worship service, because they upload the photos after returning from worship. The purpose of generation z uploading photos of their worship activities on social media is to inform their social media friends that they are attending worship and also as one of generation z's discourses to remind and invite their social media friends to come to worship.

The research background is related to inter-ethnic marriages carried out by couples with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, namely the Batak and Nias Adanva ethnicities. Differences in different linguistic and cultural backgrounds result in differences in interpreting and understanding the message or information conveyed, this can giving rise to misunderstandings. This research was conducted in Hutagodang Village, Kec. Batang Toru. South Tapanuli Regency.The main problem in this research is the description of intercultural communication and communication barriers between inter-ethnic marriage couples in Hutagodang Village. This research aims to find out and explain how intercultural communication in inter-ethnic marriage couples and what communication barriers occur in inter-ethnic marriage couples.

Komunikasi dalam kegiatan penyuluhan agama sangat diperlukan dikarenakan penyuluhan membutuhkan orang-orang dengan kemampuan komunikasi yang baik. Dalam hal ini, ketika penyuluhan agama di lakukan oleh penyuluh yang mampu berkomunikasi dengan baik maka tujuan dari penyuluhan tersebut akan tersalurkan ke masyarakat dengan baik. Komunikasi adalah suatu proses ketika seseorang atau beberapa orang, kelompok, organisasi, dan masyarakat menciptakan, dan menggunakan informasi agar terhubung dengan lingkungan dan orang lain. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pemaparan materi kepada para penyuluh agama Kristen di Kabupaten Toba. Kegiatan dilakukan oleh Prodi Pendidikan Penyuluh Agama (PPA) IAKN Tarutung guna meningkatkan kompetensi komunikasi Penyuluh Agama Kristen di Kabupaten Toba. Diharapkan hasil dari kegiatan ini dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan penyuluh dalam setiap kegiatan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat binaan mereka masing-masing.
 
Communication in religious counseling activities is very necessary because counseling requires people with good communication skills. In this case, when religious counseling is carried out by extension workers who are able to communicate well, the purpose of the counseling will be transfered to the community well. Communication is a process when a person or people, groups, organizations, and society create and use information to connect with environment and other people. The method which is used in this activity was to explain material exposure to Christian religious educators in Toba Regency. The activity was carried out by Pendidikan Penyuluh Agama (PPA) of IAKN Tarutung in order to improve the communication competence of Christian Religion Counselors in Toba Regency. It is hoped that the results of this activity can increase the knowledge of religion counselors in their activity to educate the society.