sin = transgression of the law;the law of Moses being natural before the cross, but elevated to the spiritual by the Lord Jesus after the cross; therefore any transgression against the law of the Spirit of life...
iniquity = lawlessness; not being led of the Spirit; this is missing the mark in not doing the will of God according to the light of truth and good that shines unto the perfect day
hope this helps somewhat...the mystery of iniquity that does already work, in its simplest form is when one that is called a believer does not do the will of God.... the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place; whoever reads, let him understand
sin = transgression of the law.When the word sin is used as a noun, the word "hamartia" literally means "a missing of the mark" .
Iniquity = literally means "planned lawlessness" or "premeditated evil," and used in a way which suggests the meaning as lawlessness or wickedness.
Iniquity is sin that is planned or premeditated and forgiveness is not sought or desired.
I was studying Romans 6 last night and Paul seems to use these two words interchangably although though they are two different Greek words. Is he making a subtle point?
17 But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,
18 and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. NASB
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Is there a practical difference? E.g., is there a different consequence for sin vs iniquity?
Sounds like one could commit sin (of the non-iniquity variety) without even knowing it, but not so iniquity. Is that correct?
I have just began to study this a few weeks ago and i am sure there are others who know more on the subject than myself.I have heard preachers in the past use the words as if they were the same.But they are not.
I dont believe in big sins and little sins.All disobedience of Gods word is sin. But unlike ordinary sin, which is often committed in ignorance or on the spur of the moment, iniquity is premeditated sin which is engaged in with full knowledge, often with defiance and even contempt. iniquity is open and wilful defiance of the Gods law. It is intentional sin.
I have just began to study this a few weeks ago and i am sure there are others who know more on the subject than myself.I have heard preachers in the past use the words as if they were the same.But they are not.
I dont believe in big sins and little sins.All disobedience of Gods word is sin. But unlike ordinary sin, which is often committed in ignorance or on the spur of the moment, iniquity is premeditated sin which is engaged in with full knowledge, often with defiance and even contempt. iniquity is open and wilful defiance of the Gods law. It is intentional sin.
Really? Most people do. E.g., I think stealing is a smaller sin than murder. Also, I think stealing $100 from a poor family is worse than stealing $1000 from a millionare. Don't misunderstand me, though: they are both wrong. But it's kind of like the widow who gave everything she had gave "more" than the rich show-offs. In reverse, kinda.
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Really? Most people do. E.g., I think stealing is a smaller sin than murder. Also, I think stealing $100 from a poor family is worse than stealing $1000 from a millionare. Don't misunderstand me, though: they are both wrong. But it's kind of like the widow who gave everything she had gave "more" than the rich show-offs. In reverse, kinda.
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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