OUTLINE OFJAMES

1. Salutation (1:1)
   
2. Test of faith (1:2-18)
   
   1. Purpose of test (1:2-12)
      
   2. Source of temptation (1:13-18)
   
   
3. The Nature of faith (1:19-5:6)
   
   1. Faith obeys the Word (1:19-27)
      
   2. Faith respects persons (2:1-13)
      
   3. Faith expresses itself by works (2:14-26)
      
   4. Faith controls the tongue (3:1-12)
      
   5. Faith is guided by wisdom (3:13-18)
      
   6. Faith produces humility (4:1-10)
      
   7. Faith is righteous (4:11-12)
   
   
4. The triumph of faith (4:13-5:20)
   
   1. Faith plans by the will of God (4:13-17)
      
   2. Faith avoids trusting in riches (5:1-6)
      
   3. Faith endures waiting Christ's return (5:7-11)
      
   4. Faith do not use oaths (5:12)
      
   5. Faith prays for the sick and afflicted (5:13-18)
      
   6. Faith confronts an erring brother (5:19-20)