Simplistic Dismissals of Theological Concepts

“The problem, however, is that the phrase ‘personal relationship’ is found nowhere in Scripture” (Rob Bell, Love Wins, 10).

Bell is correct when he says “personal relationship” does not appear in the Bible, but how does this fact support his argument against the necessity of a personal relationship with Christ? His book, Love Wins, contains a lengthy discussion on the nonexistence of hell. What if we responded to Bell that his argument, his discussion, his beliefs, etc. in the book are not correct because “Love Wins” does not appear in the Bible? “Personal relationship” represents a biblical concept (a theological view). If this view is to be disproved, one must deal with theological argument analytically instead of dismissing it simplistically.