The Power of Words to Transform a Nation

For hundreds of years, Latin America has been considered Christian by sociologists and cartographers. Why, then, does the majority of Latin American society not reflect the transforming power of the gospel in its relationships, institutions, and governments? Is it because the true, undiluted gospel has not been embraced by most Latin American Christians? What can be learned by looking at the United States in its periods of faithfulness and evangelical influence, and more recently, in the decline and degeneration of its spiritual life?

In this book, Dr. Núñez provides a wide-ranging vision. The church is not only called to preach the gospel (though it is called to do so!). The church should not only focus on planting new churches (though it should do so!). As a people redeemed by God in a fallen world, both the church (and churches) and individual Christians must be the salt and light that permeate society with the transforming power of God's love in Christ.

When the pure Word of God is preached, believed, lived, and shared, we see amazing effects in individuals, churches, and societies! You might be thinking: Yes, I agree, but what exactly does that look like? Can you back up what you say with the Bible? Can you illustrate it with historical study? Can you give me specific data, perhaps even a detailed example of a faithful church that has successfully followed this gospel-centered transformation model? In this book, Dr. Núñez answers precisely those questions.

"A dazzlingly insightful, readable, and wise analysis of the spiritual and moral condition of all Latin America, with serious warnings for the United States as well. Núñez shows the weakness of various messages that do not present the true gospel that have influenced Latin America, and correctly argues that the only solution is the courageous proclamation of the whole Word of God with Power — a power capable of transforming entire nations again." --Wayne Grudem

"This new book by Miguel Núñez is easy to read and comes at a key moment in Latin American history... I highly recommend The Power of the Word to Transform a Nation." --Darrow Miller