outline of James

1.  Perseverance (ch. 1)

1. Salutation (1:1)
2. Trials (1:2-11)
3. Tests of Faith (1:12-18)
4. Obeying the Word of God (1:19-27)

2.  Faith (ch. 2)

1. Faith and Law (2:1-13)
2. Faith and Works (2:14-26)

3.  The Tongue (3:1-12)

4.  Heavenly and Earthly Wisdom (3:13-18)

5.  Submission to God's Will (ch. 4)

1. Source of Quarrels in Evil Desires (4:1-6)
2. Drawing Near to God (4:7-10)
3. Slander (4:11, 12)
4. Submission to Divine Providence (4:13-17)

6.  Patience (ch. 5)

1. Judgment on the Rich (5:1-6)
2. Teaching and Examples of Patience (5:7-11)
3. Oaths and Vows (5:12)
4. Effective Prayer (5:13-18)
5. Rescuing Erring Brothers (5:19, 20)