Taking Christ as Our Sin Offering vs. Taking Christ as Our Trespass Offering

 

Taking Christ as Our Sin Offering vs. Taking Christ as Our Trespass Offering

Romans 6:6 — “Our old man has been crucified with Him…”
Romans 8:3 — “God… condemned sin in the flesh.”
1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us…”
1 John 2:1–2 — “If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father…” 

Aspect	Taking Christ as Our Sin Offering	Taking Christ as Our Trespass Offering
Meaning	To deal with the indwelling sin in our fallen nature by taking Christ, so that the sinful nature is condemned and removed (Rom. 8:3).	To deal with our sinful acts and wrongdoings by taking Christ for forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration of fellowship with God (1 John 1:9).
Typology	The sin offering (Leviticus 4) typifies Christ bearing the sinful nature on the cross, condemning the flesh, abolishing Satan, judging the world and its ruler (Heb. 2:14; John 12:31).	The trespass offering (Leviticus 5) typifies Christ bearing our actual offenses on the cross, granting us forgiveness and cleansing of the conscience (Lev. 5:6; Heb. 9:14).
Distinction	Deals with the source—the “sinful nature” (inward root, law, and principle).	Deals with the result—the “sinful acts” (outward manifestation, effect, and fruit).
Explanation	Sin is Satan’s nature injected into man, operating as a law of iniquity (Rom. 7:17–23). Taking Christ as the sin offering allows the law of the Spirit of life to free us from the law of sin and death (Rom. 8:2).	When we sin in our actions, we must confess and take Christ as our trespass offering. God is faithful and righteous to forgive and cleanse us, restoring fellowship (1 John 1:9).
Example	When we realize inner sins such as pride, selfishness, or jealousy, we must let Christ deal with the old man (Rom. 6:6) and put the flesh to death.	When we offend God or others in word or deed, we confess our sins and apply Christ’s blood for cleansing, maintaining a pure conscience (Acts 24:16).
Application	In daily life, under God’s shining, we see our corrupted nature and live by the law of life, no longer trusting in ourselves but in Christ (Phil. 3:3).	Whenever our fellowship is broken or our conscience feels defiled, we should immediately confess and apply Christ’s blood to restore fellowship and enjoy His life supply (1 John 2:1–2).
Mutual Relationship	The sin offering deals with the root of sin, judging the sinful nature.	The trespass offering deals with the fruit of sin, granting forgiveness. They complement each other: the sin offering is for inner life, the trespass offering for fellowship restoration.
Related Scriptures (Expanded)	Hebrews 2:14 — “Through death He destroyed him who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” John 12:31 — “Now shall the ruler of this world be cast out.” 1 John 1:8 — “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves…”	Leviticus 5:6 — “He shall bring his guilt offering to the Lord for the sin which he has committed…” Acts 24:16 — “I exercise myself to have a conscience void of offense toward God and men.” Hebrews 9:14 — “The blood of Christ… shall purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.”
Additional Note	The sin offering concerns the law of life releasing us from the law of sin, abolishing Satan and the world’s power.	The trespass offering concerns the restoration of fellowship and the cleansing of the conscience, that we may again enjoy the divine life supply.

 

✨ Core Points:

• Sin Offering — Deals with the nature of sin: we are freed, judged, and humbled not to trust in ourselves.
• Trespass Offering — Deals with the acts of sin: we are forgiven, cleansed, and restored to fellowship.
• Life and Fellowship are interwoven: renewed life produces restored fellowship, and maintained fellowship nourishes life growth.

 

📖 Conclusion:

• Without taking Christ as our sin offering, we remain under the power of the flesh and the law of sin, lacking life freedom.
• Without taking Christ as our trespass offering, our fellowship with God is interrupted, and our spirit becomes dry.
• Therefore, believers must daily take Christ as both offerings through light and fellowship, so that life and fellowship flow together in the full enjoyment of divine communion.

 

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (Part 3), Chapter 11: The Fellowship of Eternal Life – The Reality of Living in the Body of Christ