Paul urged the members of the church in Corinth to examine themselves. Were they truly saved? Would they die under God's judgement or would they submit to chastisement and be restored?

Paul had come to Corinth twice. If he came a third time and found no repentance, he would not spare the guilty.

The church in Corinth had chosen to listen to the world instead of listening to Christ. What would it take to change her mind?