When the “seas ” of the Jewish and Roman worlds were becoming particularly rough for the early Christians, Jude wrote:“ Beloved ones, by building up yourselves on your most holy faith, and praying with holy spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love, while you are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ with everlasting life in view. ”
آنچه که کشتی ایمانمان خوانده می‌شود باید قادر باشد در بحبوحهٔ دریای متلاطم انسانیت شناور بماند .‏