FAITH STATEMENT

We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17). It is the foundation for all faith, life, and doctrine. The Scriptures were written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and are without error in the original manuscripts.

GOD
We believe in one true and eternal God, the Creator of all things, who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in power and glory. He is holy, sovereign, omniscient, omnipresent, and full of love and justice.

JESUS CHRIST
We believe in the full deity and full humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead on the third day, ascended to heaven, and will return again in glory.

THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit is fully God, who convicts the world of sin and regenerates, sanctifies, empowers, and comforts all believers. He indwells every believer and equips the Church with spiritual gifts for service and mission.

HUMANITY AND SIN
We believe that all people are created in the image of God but have fallen into sin and are in need of redemption. Sin has separated humanity from God, resulting in both physical and spiritual death.

SALVATION
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It involves repentance, forgiveness of sins, and spiritual rebirth. Jesus’ death and resurrection provide the only basis for reconciliation with God. Salvation is a gift, not earned by works.

THE CHURCH
We believe the universal Church is the Body of Christ, consisting of all who have been born again by the Spirit of God. The Church exists to worship God, nurture believers, and proclaim the Gospel to the world.

ORDINANCES
We believe in two ordinances established by Jesus Christ:

Water Baptism – an outward sign of inward transformation, for those who have professed faith in Christ.
The Lord’s Supper – a remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice, open to all believers.

SANCTIFICATION
We believe sanctification is both an immediate reality and a progressive work. Believers are declared holy in Christ and are being transformed by the Spirit into Christlikeness through obedience and faith.

MISSION AND EVANGELISM
We believe in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20) to make disciples of all nations. DGM is committed to global evangelism, church planting, prayer, and equipping believers for every good work.

CHRIST’S RETURN AND ETERNAL HOPE
We believe in the personal, visible, and imminent return of Jesus Christ. We affirm the bodily resurrection of the dead, believers to eternal life with God, and unbelievers to eternal separation from Him. We await the new heavens and new earth, where righteousness dwells and where God will dwell with His people forever.