The author distinguishes between 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.

True repentance, on the other hand, is the result of the Holy Spirit's work in regeneration, is inseparable from faith in Christ, and is evidenced by turning from all sin unto God. The source, nature, necessity, fruits and evidences of Biblical repentance are also explored, providing an excellent corrective to the modern, superficial conception of conversion -- found among Arminians, Romanists, the cults and those promoting "easy believism."