THE EPISTLE OF JAMES

Chapter 1. Listening and Doing

Trials of Many Kinds
Rejoice Always

I. Trails from God

  1. Endure Suffering
  2. Ask by Faith
  3. Triumph Over Circumstances

II. Temptations from the Devil

  1. Dragged Away by Evil Desires
  2. Blessing of Prevailing Over Trials
  3. Grace under Trial

III. Not merely Listening But Doing

  1. Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak
  2. Look Intently
  3. Accept It and Do It

Chapter 2. Faith and Actions

Fine Clothes
Shabby Clothes

I. Don't Value the rich over the Poor

  1. Show Favoritism
  2. Keep the Law in Love
  3. Mercy Triumphs

II. Faith without Action Is Dead

  1. Deeds without Faith
  2. Faith without Deeds
  3. Faith Contradicts Actions

III. Testimony of Faith and Actions Working Together

  1. Abraham
  2. Rehab the Prostitute
  3. Faith Complements Actions

Chapter 3. Speech and Behavior

The Tongue
No Man Can Tame

I. Don't Presume to Be Teachers of Many

  1. Fault in Speech
  2. Halt the Tongue
  3. Never Let the Tongue Serve Two Purposes

II. Parables of the Tongue

  1. Bits in the Mouths of Horses
  2. Rudders of Ships
  3. Set on Fire by Hell

III. Wisdom from Heaven

  1. Be Pure First
  2. Then Peace-loving
  3. Considerate and Submissive

Chapter 4. Knowledge and Action

Do Not Have When You Do Not Ask
Do Not Receive When You Ask

I. Three Enemies of Believers

  1. The Battle of Desires
  2. Friendship with the World
  3. Resist the Devil

II. Slander One Another

  1. From the Viewpoint of Brothers
  2. From the Viewpoint of the Law
  3. From the Viewpoint of Authority

III. Knowing Yet Not Doing Is Sin

  1. Take Liberties
  2. Plan about Tomorrow
  3. Boast and Brag

Chapter 5. Love and Deeds

The Corrosion of Gold and Silver
The Crying of Wages

I. Be Patient until the Lord's Coming

  1. The Yield of the Land
  2. Autumn and Spring Rains
  3. The Example of Job

II. Effect of the Prayer of Faith

  1. Anoint in the Name of the Lord
  2. Confess Sins and Pray for Each Other
  3. Follow the Example of Elijah

III. Those Who Wander from the Truth

  1. Bring Back from Error
  2. Save the Soul
  3. Cover over a Multitude of Sins