Forgiveness is a word that is often heard, but is difficult to implement. Giving forgiveness is not based on the size of the mistake committed, but all mistakes must be forgiven. You also need to know that giving forgiveness is not just to forget, but because forgiveness is an obligation for everyone. By giving forgiveness, what happens is peace. Forgiveness is not a verb that must be questioned, but forgiveness requires intention and must be done.This article uses qualitative methods and a literary approach with descriptive analysis of the text of Matthew 18: 21 – 35, in order to explain the research object precisely. Therefore, the aim of the research is to explain the correct understanding of the meaning of Forgiving Without Limits.

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students' creative thinking abilities in Christian religious and character education subjects in class XII at SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this research is a quantitative research method with Pre-Experimental One Shot Case Study statistics. The population was all class Data was collected using a 20 item questionnaire. The results of data analysis show that there is an influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students' creative thinking abilities in the Christian religious and character education subjects in class XII at SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year. Test analysis requirements, namely tcount = 8.376 > ttable = 2.042. It is known that the tcount value is in the area of ??rejection of H0 and acceptance of Ha, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students' creative thinking abilities in Christian religious and character education subjects in class XII at SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year.

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.

Marriage in the Christian context is considered sacred because it is established by God as a depiction of the union between Christ and His church. However, the current reality shows a lack of holiness in Christian marital relationships. This writing addresses this issue by referencing biblical texts and the realities of Christian life. This paragraph explores theological views on the husband – wife relationship, emphasizing the importance of Christ's love and humility in marriage, as taught in Ephesians 5:22-25. Additionally, it highlights the importance of premarital counseling in preparing couples for the challenges of marriage. Psalm 90:10 is also used as a guide for facing difficulties and suffering in life. By considering biblical guidance and life realities, this writing emphasizes the importance of involving God in every aspect of marital life. The research method used is a theological approach, examining various biblical texts connected to Ephesians 5:22-25 and theologians' interpretations.

Throughout history, the church has faced various social, political, and cultural challenges that have continued to evolve over time. The church has functioned not only as a religious institution but also as an agent of change actively responding to social dynamics. In its early days, the church struggled to maintain its existence amid political persecution by the Roman Empire, followed by a process of adaptation when Christianity became the official religion. During the Middle Ages, the church responded to cultural transformations such as the Renaissance and played a significant role in education and intellectual development, although it often clashed with emerging new ideas. In the Reformation era, the church faced an internal crisis that led to major changes in doctrine and religious practices.

In this era of globalization, women as leaders are not only in the secular world. Women's leadership in the spiritual world has emerged, one of which is when a woman is appointed as a pastor. To become a good leader, you can prepare yourself by learning about leadership. However, there are also those who have not had the chance to learn about leadership but have been appointed as leaders. This happens when a pastor's wife is suddenly appointed as a church leader in urgent conditions due to the death of her husband. This case was experienced by several pastors of the JKI Synod of the Semarang Regional Coordination as pastors replacing their husbands who died. In this study, the author aims to find out when a leadership transition occurs, is the pastor's wife ready to lead? How does the congregation respond to the transition of leadership from husband to pastor's wife? When the transition occurs, is there progress or decline in terms of the number of congregations, church management systems. In this study, the author uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Where the author collects data by interviewing participants as a source of information. In addition to interviews, literature related to leadership is also used. Thus, it is expected that the results of this study can provide a solution when there is a transition of leadership in the church, the wife is ready to shepherd by having leadership skills so that it will not cause problems when someone accepts the transition of leadership and can be applied in Christian leadership

The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence of the pedagogical competence of Christian Religious Education teachers on the learning activity of class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency in the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive inferential method. The population was all class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Tarutung totaling 274 students and a sample of 35 people was determined using Purposive Sampling. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 34 items. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of the Pedagogical Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class XI Students of SMA Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year, as evidenced by the following data analysis: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) a positive relationship test obtained a value of rxy = 0.619> rtable (? = 0.05, n = 35) = 0.334. b) Test of significant relationship obtained tcount value = 4.524 > ttable (? = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 33) = 2.042. 2) Test of influence: a) Test of regression equation, obtained regression equation Y ?="16.36" + 0.65X. b) Test of regression determination coefficient (r2) = 38.3%. 3) Hypothesis test using F test obtained Fcount > Ftable = (? = 0.05, dk numerator k = 21, dk denominator = n-2 = 35-2 = 33) which is 20.43 > 1.62. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The spiritual aspect of believers will be influenced by what they see. Those who watch various available shows, especially Korean dramas, are often not selective and gradually become more engrossed and immersed in various Korean drama shows. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview or concept for Christian women in the age range of 50 to 65 years regarding the impacts of watching Korean dramas on their spiritual lives and to see the Bible's perspective on this issue. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a hermeneutic approach to see the relevance of the interpretation of Titus 2:3-5 with the title of this journal. The results of this study are that Christian women aged 50 to 65 years will spend more time because Korean drama shows that bewitch viewers, making this group vulnerable to being infiltrated with a consumptive lifestyle or way of life because of the impact of watching shows and potentially distancing them from their social spiritual life in church. Therefore, it is necessary to limit time and be willing not to get carried away and immersed when watching various Korean drama series on several paid stations. And demand their awareness to be an example taught in the verses in Titus 2:3-5.

This research aims to analyze the role of Indonesian language teachers in building students' character based on Christian values ??in the digital era, how teachers try to maintain a balance between the use of technology and instilling moral values, the challenges faced in this process, and the strategies applied in language learning Indonesia at SMA Swasta Parulian 1 Medan. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, which aims to describe and understand phenomena in depth through data collection from interviews and documentation. Research data was collected through direct interviews with Indonesian language teachers and students at SMA Swasta Parulian 1 Medan. The research results show that teachers strive to maintain a balance between the use of technology and the cultivation of moral values ??through an effective approach and collaboration with other parties. The main challenge faced is the negative influence of digital media on students' character, but this can be overcome with consistent moral guidance. The role of Indonesian language teachers in shaping students' character in the digital era is very important, and consistent moral guidance is able to overcome the challenges posed by the development of digital technology.

This study analyzes the exemplary nature of Abraham within the framework of education theological management. Abraham, recognized as the father of faith, embodies values of leadership, wise decision-making, and strong interpersonal relationships with God and others. Utilizing a qualitative approach based on a literature review of various books and scholarly articles, this research aims to explore the managerial principles derived from Abraham’s life and their applicability in contemporary management contexts.