The Corinthian church had some serious problems with immorality, division, and worldliness that threatened to destroy it from the inside. Sadly, the same issues that troubled Corinth still plague the modern church. By not shying away from controversial, sensitive, and difficult topics in 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul addresses the issues head-on to point believers—both then and now—back to Christ and living in holiness, unity, and love.