08- Conclusion

In writing this book, my concern has been over the way we
address the unconverted at the point of conversion. At first
glance – or first hearing – Keller‟s approach might appear
biblical, but although he uses major biblical terms, he
redefines several of them. I have not been arguing with him
over semantics; vital principles are at stake. As a result, I am
convinced his system radically differs in certain key respects
from the biblical way of addressing sinners; in particular,
over the question of regeneration, both in principle and
actually at the most sensitive point when preaching the
gospel. The catastrophe is that this can lead to sinners
thinking they have been saved when they have not.