Outline 1. Genuine Faith ( 1:1–3:18 ) a. A Greeting from James ( 1:1 ) b. The Testing of Faith ( 1:2–18 ) i. Rejoicing in Trials ( 1:2–12 ) ii. Good and Perfect Gifts ( 1:13–18 ) c. Hearing and Doing ( 1:19–27 ) d. A Warning against Favoritism ( 2:1–13 ) e. Faith and Works ( 2:14–26 ) f. Taming the Tongue ( 3:1–12 ) g. The Wisdom from Above ( 3:13–18 ) 2. Warnings against Worldliness ( 4:1–5:6 ) a. A Warning against Pride ( 4:1–6 ) b. Drawing Near to God ( 4:7–12 ) c. Do Not Boast about Tomorrow ( 4:13–17 ) d. A Warning to the Rich ( 5:1–6 ) 3. The Return of the Lord ( 5:7–20 ) a. Patience in Suffering ( 5:7–12 ) b. The Prayer of Faith ( 5:13–18 ) c. Restoring a Sinner ( 5:19–20 ) |