I. Greeting (1:1)

II. Rejoice in Trials (1:2-18)
A. Your attitude in trials (1:2)
B. The purpose of trials (1:3-4)
C. Wisdom to deal with trials (1:5-8)
D. Your status is immaterial (1:9-11)
E. The reward for making it through the trial (1:12)

III. Resist Temptation (1:13-18)
A. The source of temptation (1:13-15)
B. The Grace of God (1:16-18)

IV. Rest in Truth (1:19-27)
A. Be receptive to the Word (1:19-21)
B. Be responsive to the Word (1:22-25)
C. Be resigned to the Word (1:26-27)