Introduction to James
Outline of James
Part 1 : Introduction. The opening salutation (1:1)
The theme : tests of a living faith (1:2-18)
Part 2 : The fruits of faith. Faith tested by its response to the Word of God (1:9-27)
Faith tested by its reaction to partiality (2:1-3)
Faith tested by its production of works (2:14-26)
Faith tested by its production of self-control (3:1-18)
Part 3 : Faith's reactions to worldliness. Faith tested by its reaction to selfish strife (4:1-12)
Faith tested by its reaction to presumptuous planning (4:13-17)
Faith tested by its reaction to injustice (5:1-11)
Faith tested by its reaction to self-serving oaths (5:12)
Part 4 : Closing comments. Faith tested by its resort to prayer (5:13-18)
The conclusion (5:19-20)