What kind of church were the Corinthians?

The Corinthians were a carnal church; they were fleshly, had many problems, and were not the epitome of strong believers. Paul still wrote to them, addressing a church with numerous issues, and the context emphasizes God's grace and love despite their condition.

Les teaches that the Corinthians were a carnal church, not the epitome of strong believers. They were fleshly and had many problems. He points out that when studying Paul's letters, we must remember this setting. Despite their carnality, Paul still wrote to them. Les also reminds us that God's attitude is one of total love, mercy, and grace, and that it is not how much we love Him but how much He loved us, saved us, and kept us.

1 Corinthians 1:6

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

What kind of church was the Corinthian church?

The Corinthian church was a carnal church, described as fleshly rather than the epitome of strong believers. They had a lot of problems and were not a model of mature faith, yet Paul still wrote to them in 1 Corinthians about God's grace and mercy.