Did the Corinthian church forgive the man of gross immorality?
Yes, the Corinthian church forgave the man of gross immorality. Paul commends the church for having dealt with the sin, restoring him, and forgiving him, and he states that this is as it should be. The first letter had done its work, leading to their corrective action and forgiveness.
Les explains that in 2 Corinthians chapter 2, Paul is more or less commending the Church for having dealt with the man of gross immorality. They had evidently restored him and forgiven him, and Les says that is as it should be. This follows the recognition that the first letter had done its work, meaning the Corinthian church responded properly to Paul's correction and then extended forgiveness.