THE EPISTLE
OF
JAMES
OUTLINE
- Introduction -- to the twelve tribes in dispersion -- 1:1
- Practical virtues of Christian perfection -- 1:2--5:20
- Enduring trials by faith -- 1:2-12
- Resisting temptation as God-born ones -- 1:13-18
- Living a God-fearing life by the implanted word according to the perfect law of freedom -- 1:19-27
- Having no respect of persons among the brothers -- 2:1-13
- Being justified by works in relations with the believers -- 2:14-26
- Bridling the tongue -- 3:1-12
- Behaving in wisdom -- 3:13-18
- Dealing with pleasures, the world, and the devil -- 4:1-10
- Not speaking against the brothers -- 4:11-12
- Confiding not in self-will but in the Lord -- 4:13-17
- Awaiting the Lord's coming with long-suffering -- 5:7-11
- Speaking honestly without swearing -- 5:12
- Healthy practices in the church life -- 5:13-20
(Warning to the rich -- 5:1-6)

