Repentance
In this treatment of the biblical doctrine of repentance, the author distinguishes between evangelical or true repentance and legal repentance. Though the latter may be produced by a fear of God’s wrath and lead to reformation of life, it is an experience which falls short of salvation. Evangelical repentance, on the other hand, is the result of the Holy Spirit’s work in regeneration, is inseparable from faith in Jesus Christ, and is evidenced by turning from all sin to God.
Facing Grief
In this work, Flavel meditates on the words of Luke 7:13, And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, ‘Weep not’. From this verse Flavel helps the reader think about sorrowing that is ‘moderate’ and ‘immoderate’. He spells out what is permitted and appropriate for a Christian, and what is not. He even has a section of advice to non-Christians who are mourning a loss.
