Faith can be personal for many. But for a Christian the faith in God or practicing a religion sums up to believe in Jesus as the lord and savior.
This belief in Jesus is not because of being a Christian by religion, there is substance of evidence, whether historical or spiritual that stays relevant in this belief. The reasons to call and believe Jesus as the savior God is a transformative decision that has touched and inspired billions of people throughout history, a billion testimonies make this belief in the divinity of Jesus very profound and intense in the realm of spirituality.
10 Reasons to Believe in Jesus
Whether you’re exploring Christian faith for the first time or deepening your understanding, here are ten compelling reasons to believe in Jesus.
Let’s explore or delve on the reasons and let our faith be further cemented and for the non-believers let them have their minds and belief go reasoning or find their quest be answered.
Reason # 10
- Historical Evidence
This remains the commonest but also a strong historical evidence to believe in Jesus that He was born and lived on the very planet that I write and you read these words in. So Jesus was a fact and not a myth or the faith around His life was not kind of mythology.
The Gregorian calendar further a proof or a calendar to determine an era thus B.C. and A.D.
B.C. stands for “Before Christ” and is used to refer years before the birth of Jesus Christ.
A.D. stands for “Anno Domini”, which is Latin for “in the year of the Lord”. It’s a way of counting years based on the estimated birth of Jesus Christ.
To believe in Jesus as a historical evidence is bolstered further as we find references of Jesus or the early Christian movements in several non-Christian written accounts providing independent attestations of His existence.
Examples being Josephus: The Jewish historian Flavius Josephus (37-100 CE) mentions Jesus in his work, “Antiquities of the Jews”
Tacitus: The Roman historian Tacitus (56-120 CE) in his Annals, refers to Jesus execution by Pontius Pilate during the reign of Emperor Tiberius.
Pontius Pilate is also mentioned in the “Apostles Creed” (a Christian creed, symbol of faith) thus verifying historical evidence that Jesus suffered under his rule.
Pliny the Younger, Suetonius (both non-Christians) and more have mentioned Jesus in their works.
Archeological evidence too we find to believe in Jesus, that He lived on earth.
Reason # 9
- Jesus in the Old Testament and the Prophecies and the Fulfillment
The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies that Christians believe in Jesus were fulfilled. These prophesies, written centuries before the birth of Jesus encompass details about His life on earth, mission, death, and resurrection.
We find in the New Testament the reference of these prophecies coming to fulfillment
Messianic Prophecies in the Old Testament
- The Birth of the Messiah:
Prophecy: (Isaiah 7:14) “Therefore the Lord will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14)
Fulfillment: All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (Matthew 1:22-23)
- Born in Bethlehem:
Prophecy: (Micah 5:2) prophesies the birth of the savior in Bethlehem
Fulfillment: (Matthew 2:1) confirms Jesus birth in Bethlehem, aligning with Micah’s prophecy
- A Descendant of David:
Prophecy: (Jeremiah 23:5) foretells David’s descendant.
Fulfillment: The genealogies in (Matthew 1) and (Luke 3) trace Jesus lineage back to David
- A Forerunner to the Messiah:
Prophecy: (Isaiah 40:3) …prepare the way for the Lord” Isaiah describes a voice calling.
Fulfillment: (Matthew 3: 1-3) Identifies John the Baptist as the voice calling to prepare the way for Jesus
The Ministry and Mission Of Jesus
- Healing and Miracles:
Prophecy: (Isaiah 35:5-6) predicts that the Messiah will open the eyes of the blind and heal the lame.
Fulfillment: The Gospels document numerous miracles performed by Jesus, including healing the blind, deaf, and lame (Matthew 11:4-5).
- Teaching in Parables:
Prophecy: (Psalm 78:2) states, “I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old.”
Fulfillment: Jesus frequently taught in parables, as recorded in (Matthew 13:34-35).
- The Suffering and Death of the Messiah:
- Betrayed for Thirty Pieces of Silver:
Prophecy: (Zechariah 11:12-13) foretells the Messiah’s betrayal for thirty pieces of silver.
Fulfillment: Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for this exact amount, as recorded in (Matthew 26:14-16.)
- Crucifixion Described:
Prophecy: (Psalm 22:16) vividly describes a form of execution resembling crucifixion: “They pierce my hands and my feet”
Fulfillment: The Gospels describe Jesus’ crucifixion, fulfilling this prophecy (John 19:23-24).
- Silent Before His Accusers:
Prophecy: (Isaiah 53:7) states, “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth.”
Fulfillment: Jesus remained silent during his trial before Pilate. (Matthew 27:12-14)
- Death Among Criminals:
Prophecy: (Isaiah 53:12) declares, “He was numbered with the transgressors.”
Fulfillment: Jesus was crucified between two criminals
- The Resurrection of the Messiah:
- Victory Over Death:
Prophecy: (Psalm 16:10) promises, “You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.”
Fulfillment: The resurrection of Jesus, as detailed in all four Gospels, fulfills this promise.
2 . Ascension and Eternal Reign:
Prophecy: (Daniel 7:13-14) envisions a “Son of Man” who receives authority and an eternal kingdom.
Fulfillment: Jesus ascension is described in (Acts 1:9-11), where he is taken up to heaven and promised to return.
Reason # 8
- The Divinity of Jesus
The divinity of Jesus is the Christian belief that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine, and the second person of the Holy Trinity.
The most fundamental doctrine of a Christian to believe in Jesus is the birth of the child Jesus.
Jesus was conceived not by any human participation but by the power of the Holy Spirit and born to Virgin Mary. Thus the purity of his birth. (Matthew 1:18)
Jesus after sacrificing Himself for the sins of our transgressions was resurrected after three days as He had said He will.
After Jesus was resurrected He spend forty days on earth and appeared to his apostles many times and then ascended Himself body and soul into heaven.
Jesus divinity is more profound in Him defeating death by resurrecting after three days and also by Himself ascended into heaven.
Christians believe in Jesus’s second coming again.
Reason # 7
- Jesus Life and Teachings
The life of Jesus Christ reflects love, compassion, forgiveness, wisdom and remains a cornerstone of Christian faith and they believe in Jesus has having a profound influence on the moral and spiritual fabric of humanity.
The teachings of Jesus that we find in the New Testament of the Holy Bible advocates love and renounces hatred.
His doctrine of love and forgiveness finds acceptance across all cultures, religions, nations and generations.
His teachings of forgiveness was lived by Him in His death where He forgive those who persecuted Him on the cross.
Whether you are a devout follower of Jesus, a curious skeptic, a critic, and atheist or someone exploring religion and spirituality, you will surely be influenced to believe in Jesus as some divine being or a flawless, exemplary human being when He lived on earth.
Jesus’s parables and miracles of healing and His profound message of love, service and forgiveness fosters a deep contemplation and dialogue within the person who learns and reads about Him.
Reason # 6
- Jesus Miracles and Healing
To believe in Jesus divinity is imprinted permanently in spirit for a believer as they read in the Bible of the various miracles and healings that Jesus did when He walked on earth.
On varied occasions we find Jesus raising the dead to life (Luke 7:11–17) (Luke 8:40–56) (John 11) thus showcasing that He was not just 100% human when He lived on earth, but was also 100% Divine as the Church believes He was.
A Christian believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins as He not only healed persons of faith bodily but also healed them spiritually when He forgive them their sins.
There was healing of mind, body and soul by Jesus.
If Jesus could forgive sins, the Christians believe forgiveness of sins can come only from God, thus the belief in Jesus as my Lord and my God… (John 20:28)
Every Christian believes the miracles and healing of Jesus continues to live even today and many Christians believe in Jesus working in their lives and give testimonies of the same. They believe Jesus to be a living God.
Reason # 5
- Jesus Proclaimed as the Son Of God in the Bible
Christians believe in Jesus as Son of God, as it is being affirmed throughout Scriptures, forming the basis of the Christian faith and offering hope for humanity.
Before Jesus was born, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced His divine identity. (Luke 1:35)
John’s Gospel identifies Jesus as the son of God.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)
Jesus Christ is God, and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. . (John 1:14)
After Jesus’ baptism, a voice from heaven says that Jesus is “God’s beloved son” (Matthew 3:17)
A voice from heaven says, “Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Mark 1:11)
Demons cry out to Jesus, “You are the Son of God!”
Unclean spirits fall down before Jesus and cry out, “You are the Son of God” (Mark 3:11)
John the Baptist bears witness that Jesus is the Son of God (John 1:34)
Reason # 4
- Transformative Power in Jesus’s Teachings
To believe in Jesus is not for a reward of a secured and a happy place to live in post our journey on earth.
The teachings of Jesus has truly a transformative effect in our thoughts and beliefs and overall life here and now.
This belief in Jesus brings a sense of purpose, peace, and a spiritual joy in our lives. We find answers to the many why’s of our life. It empowers us to live in alignment with God’s will for our lives, guided by the teachings of Jesus.
Reason # 3
- A Relationship, Not Religion
At its core to believe in Jesus is not about a set of rituals we follow as a Christian or in a Church, it is about a relationship, a personal relation with God.
Relationship with a wonderful God in Jesus and also our relationship with fellow beings on earth. Jesus with His living years on earth has thought us with His own examples that He practiced of love and forgiveness.
Jesus character and nature is reflected in service towards others, living as one children of God.
Being Christian is being like Christ, for every Christian, life is a journey of faith, service and transforming lives that they encounter. Every Christian is a soldier of Christ working for the Kingdom of God.
Reason # 2
- Jesus Loves Us
Love is scarce and conditional in our living times.
Believing in Jesus brings us a love that is unconditional and complete. Nobody can understand us better then Jesus and just why and how we fall into temptations and sins and we need mercy and not judgments.
We need directions and not condemnation and Jesus showers us all. He is a father to us from the parable of “The Prodigal Son”, He forgives us just as “The Adulteress Woman” was saved being stoned to death.
We are the sick whom Jesus said “He has come to heal and not those who are of good health”.
To believe in Jesus whole heartedly and in all love is because He loved us first and more. He sacrificed His life for our sins so we could be saved.
And when He ascended into heaven, He left us not abandoned but gave us an advocate, a helper, a guide and a protector in the Holy Spirit.
Is there a reason not to believe in Jesus of all the things He did for an unworthy being like us?
Reason # 1
- Jesus Promised Us Resurrection and An Eternal Life
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
And everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11: 25-26)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
(John 3:16)
Jesus Resurrection was a promise to us that the same will happen to us after we die in our earthly life.
We though not worthy will be resurrected to a life in eternity in the Kingdom of God. This is a promise when we believe in Jesus which will be fulfilled as the Lord has promised us.
We believe in Jesus and His principles of kindness, humility, forgiveness and wisdom that guides us in navigating the complexities of modern life and inspire us to live with purpose and meaning, this life.
As Jesus and His divinity is revealed totally in (Revelation 1:8) in the Holy Bible.
The symbol below has a Cross and a heart reaching down…
The Cross means Jesus, the heart says “love” and its reaching down means towards us.
In all it means … 
Jesus loves us.