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 )