Why Should I Believe in Jesus, Who Was Born Like Me?

Question:

“I already believe in God—Allah, the Most High. So why should I surrender my life to Jesus, when He was also born like a human being, just like me?”

Answer:

That is a deep and important question—and it deserves an honest, thoughtful answer.

Let’s begin with something close to home. Your mother was born just like you. She’s a human being, not a divine being. Yet, when you were born, God entrusted your life into her hands. Why? Because you couldn’t survive on your own. You needed someone to feed you, protect you, love you, and teach you how to live. Even though she was human like you, God used her to guide and raise you.

In the same way, Jesus was born as a human being, but there’s a key difference—He was not born with sin as all other humans are (Romans 5:12). According to the Bible, His birth was by the power of the Holy Spirit, not through ordinary human conception (Luke 1:35). That means Jesus came into the world as both fully God and fully man—sinless, holy, and sent from heaven.

Why Did God Send Jesus?

We live in a broken world full of sin, pain, and death. No matter how much we try to live good lives, we still fall short of God’s perfect standard. The Bible says:

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
—Romans 3:23

Because of sin, we are separated from God—and we need a Savior. That’s why God sent Jesus, not as just another prophet or teacher, but as the only one who could carry the weight of our sins and restore us to God.

“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

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
—Romans 6:23

Jesus Was Born Like Us—But for Us

Jesus experienced life as we do—hunger, sadness, temptation, suffering—yet He never sinned (Hebrews 4:15). That’s what qualifies Him to be our Savior. He understands us fully, yet has the power to lift us above our weaknesses.

God wants us to entrust our lives to Jesus not because He was merely born like us—but because He came from God to save us. He’s the bridge between sinful humanity and a holy God.

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
—Acts 4:12

What Happens When We Believe in Jesus?

When you believe in Jesus, you’re not just adding another prophet to your life—you’re inviting God Himself to live in you, lead you, and give you eternal hope. He brings:

Peace beyond human understanding (Philippians 4:7)
Joy in trials (James 1:2–4)
Love that heals the soul (Romans 5:8)
Protection from the enemy (Luke 10:19)
And most importantly, the gift of eternal life (1 John 5:11–12)

Jesus didn’t come to judge you—but to save you.

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.”
—John 3:17

Conclusion

So, just like your parents were entrusted with your earthly life, God has entrusted your eternal life to Jesus Christ. Believing in Him isn’t about abandoning faith in God—it’s about embracing the fullness of God’s love and plan for salvation.