HISTÓRIA DE CONVERSÃO DE ASAPH BORBA | Cortes Podcast Jesuscopy

Summary

The transcript tells the personal story of an individual's transformative spiritual journey. Initially, he was rebellious and distanced from faith, with a troubled family life marked by his father's alcoholism. However, after being introduced to a pastor and reconnected with church, his life began to change dramatically. Through the support of a community of believers, powerful experiences with the Holy Spirit, and a deep hunger for the Bible, he left behind old habits, including drug use and unhealthy relationships. His newfound faith inspired him to travel and share his testimony, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker's life transformation began when a family friend introduced a pastor to their family, who later helped guide them back to faith.
• 😀 The speaker's family was in a state of dysfunction, with the father heavily drinking and the household in disarray.
• 😀 The pastor and his wife played a significant role in bringing the speaker's mother back to the church and helping her reconnect with Jesus.
• 😀 Despite initially rejecting the church, the speaker was forced by their mother to attend a youth group, which eventually led to their spiritual awakening.
• 😀 The first encounter with a church youth group involved the speaker being asked to play the guitar and sing, despite not being a believer at the time.
• 😀 The speaker describes an initial experience where they were spiritually moved and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit during a church service.
• 😀 A life-changing moment occurred when the speaker attended a small event, where they deeply understood the love of Christ and the forgiveness of sins.
• 😀 After this spiritual experience, the speaker noticed an immediate change in their life, including quitting smoking and severing ties with old habits.
• 😀 The speaker experienced a dramatic spiritual encounter, including a powerful baptism with the Holy Spirit, which led to a deep hunger for God's word.
• 😀 The speaker began actively engaging with the Bible and even described a symbolic act of 'eating' the Bible to emphasize their intense desire to understand scripture.
• 😀 By 1975, the speaker's testimony had become so powerful that they were traveling around Brazil with pastors, sharing their story and preaching about the Holy Spirit.

Q & A

What was the initial situation of the speaker's family before their encounter with Jesus?

The speaker's family was in a broken state, with the father heavily drinking and the family not being the 'ideal' Christian family. The father was constantly intoxicated, and the home environment was unstable.

How did the speaker's mother become involved in the church again?

A family friend, who was very close to the speaker's father, suggested that the family invite a pastor to help them. The pastor and his wife, from the Methodist Church, visited and persuaded the speaker's mother to return to church, despite her previous involvement with Spiritism.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the pastor's visits and the idea of returning to church?

The speaker initially rejected the idea and rebelled against the church. When the pastor came to visit again, the speaker refused to open the door, even though he could see the pastor outside. However, the speaker's mother insisted, physically dragging him to church.

How did the speaker feel about the church group and their music at first?

At first, the speaker was uncomfortable and unfamiliar with the church setting. However, the group welcomed him, and he was asked to play the guitar and sing. Despite not being a Christian yet, he played a song about the Holy Spirit.

What was the turning point in the speaker's spiritual journey?

The turning point came when the speaker attended a church event in August 1974, where he encountered a simple and clear explanation of God's love and the gospel. This moment led the speaker to surrender his life to Jesus.

How did the speaker experience transformation after committing to Christ?

Immediately after committing to Christ, the speaker felt a strong internal change. He lost his desire for smoking, drugs, and unhealthy relationships. These habits no longer felt right, and the Holy Spirit guided him through the process of transformation.

What role did the Holy Spirit play in the speaker's life after his conversion?

The Holy Spirit played a crucial role in the speaker's spiritual growth. He experienced a powerful baptism in the Holy Spirit, which deepened his hunger for God's Word. The speaker became passionately involved in reading the Bible and began composing Christian music.

What was the significance of the speaker's first experience with the baptism in the Holy Spirit?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit was an intense and radical experience for the speaker. It ignited a deep spiritual hunger in him, leading him to consume God's Word voraciously and even symbolically 'eat' the Bible. This experience marked the beginning of his ministry and dedication to spreading the gospel.

How did the speaker's ministry develop after his transformation?

After his transformation, the speaker began traveling across Brazil with his pastors, sharing his powerful testimony of salvation and the work of the Holy Spirit in his life. He spoke at Methodist churches, encouraging others with his story and the changes he had experienced.

What lasting impact did the speaker's encounter with Jesus have on his life?

The encounter with Jesus led to a radical and lasting transformation in the speaker's life. He left behind old habits and found new purpose and direction. His testimony continues to inspire and influence others, as he has spent decades sharing the gospel and ministering to others.