Absolutes
D-Group is for those who have confessed Christ as their Savior. It is vital that all D-Group members be in 100% agreement with the points below since they pertain to their relationship with Christ and His Church.
The divine inspiration and infallibility of Holy Scripture as originally given and its supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
The unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead, identical in Divine nature and character, but varying in roles and positions of authority. For a greater understanding of the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity, check out this resource.
The universal sinfulness and guilt of humanity since the fall, rendering men and women subject to God's wrath and condemnation.
The conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit and His birth by the virgin Mary.
Redemption from the guilt, penalty and power of sin only through His sacrificial death, as our representative and substitute, of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God.
The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
The necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit to make the death of Christ effective in the individual sinner, granting him / her repentance towards God, and faith in Jesus Christ.
The indwelling and work of the Holy Spirit in the believer.
The expectation of the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.