In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
Although many Jews did not believe the gospel and many non-Jews did, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Sermon by Robbie Crouse on why we need to return to the One who tore us and was torn for us
Because of a general persecution in Jerusalem, the believers were scattered and took the gospel to Judea and Samaria, where many believed in Christ.