DO YOU KNOW GOD?

At Calvary of Elizabeth City, it is our prayer that you would know God and grow in your relationship with him. The following steps will help you understand how you can know God and make the first step to living "Life in the Love of Jesus".

1. Realize that you are a sinner.
No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall miserably short of being a good person. That is because we are all sinners. We all fall short of God’s desire for us to be holy. The Bible says, “There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). This is because we cannot become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ.

2. Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you.
The Bible tells us, “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). This is the Good News, that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.

 3. Repent of your sin.
The Bible tells us to “repent and be converted” (Acts 3:19). The word repent means to change our direction in life. Instead of running from God, we can run toward Him.

 4. Receive Jesus Christ into your life.
Becoming a Christian is not merely believing some creed or going to church on Sunday. It is having Christ Himself take residence in your life and heart. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in . . .” (Revelation 3:20).

If you would like to have a relationship with God, it begins with accepting and believing in Jesus Christ. Simply pray this prayer and mean it in your heart.

"Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life to you. I confess you as my personal Lord and Savior, and I believe that God raised you from the dead. Thank you for saving me. Fill me with your Sprit and help me live a life that is pleasing to you. Amen."

If you just prayed that prayer and meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Your decision to follow Christ means God has forgiven you and that you will spend eternity in heaven. The Bible tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9).

To put your faith in action, be sure to spend time with God by reading your Bible, praying, going to church, and telling others about Christ.

If you would like to tell us about your decision, click here to send us an email or go to our contact page to write or call us. We would like to help you get started on your new journey.


(All Scriptures are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible)