PENTINGNYA MEMBACA ALKITAB BERDASARKAN 2 TIMOTIUS 3:16 TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER DAN PERTUMBUHAN IMAN PESERTA DIDIK DI SMP HARVARD SCHOOL

Abstract

This type of research is a quantitative research that aims to find an understanding of the importance of reading the Bible on the character building and faith growth of students. The Bible is the infallible and powerful Word of God which was inspired by God directly to the author. Character formation is very necessary for students so that students have characters like the character of Christ as believers and personal fellowship with God and have a good introduction to God through reading and meditating on God's Word and doing it in daily life and by having intimate relationships. with God and having a good knowledge of God can make faith grow even more. The data collection technique used in this study was to distribute questionnaires to collect data. The results of the study indicate that there is an influence on understanding the importance of reading the Bible on the character formation and faith growth of students. Therefore, in this case, it is also necessary to have a synergy between PAK teachers, the church, and parents for the formation of character and the growth of students' faith.