How does Paul deal with the problems in the Corinthian church?
Paul responds to the Corinthian church's question-and-answer letter, dealing with their many problems lovingly and in the spirit of meekness, while also speaking from the strength and power of the Word of the Lord Jesus. These are predominantly problems in the Church, not things he commended the Church for.
Les teaches that the letter to the Corinthians is Paul's response to a question-and-answer letter, because they were beset with all kinds of problems. Paul has to deal with it, Les explains, both lovingly and in the spirit of meekness, and on the other hand from the side of strength and the power of the Word of the Lord Jesus Himself. Les emphasizes that all things dealt with in 1 Corinthians are predominantly problems in the Church, and they were not things Paul commended the Church for; this becomes clearer as the letter proceeds.