Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5051 responsibility » 5052 responsibility, to God Even though God is sovereign, all people everywhere are accountable to him for everything they do, say or think. People are responsible for their own sins God is not responsible for human sin Deuteronomy 24:16; Ezekiel 18:4 See also Job 19:4; Psalm 51:4-5; Jeremiah 31:30; Ezekiel 18:20; Ezekiel 33:1-20; Romans 6:23 Death is the result of sin Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23 See also Genesis 3:1-7; Isaiah 43:27; Ezekiel 18:4; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 The law heightens human responsibility for sin It brings knowledge of sin Romans 5:20 Because the law brings knowledge of sin, it prevents people from claiming ignorance of the nature and seriousness of that sin. See also Romans 7:7-9; Galatians 3:19 It applies not only to actions but also to words and thoughts Matthew 5:22,28 See also Jeremiah 17:9-10; Matthew 15:18-19 It brings judgment Ecclesiastes 12:14; Matthew 12:36-37; 1 Corinthians 4:5 See also Job 15:5-6; Romans 2:16; Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Peter 4:5; Jude 15 Ignorance does not remove responsibility Leviticus 5:17 See also Luke 12:48; Acts 3:17-19; Romans 1:20 The responsibility of humanity to repent and believe It is commanded by God Acts 17:30 See also Ezekiel 18:30; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; Mark 6:12; Luke 24:46-47 Jesus Christ's life and ministry heightens the responsibility to repent John 3:18; John 15:22 See also Matthew 11:20-24; Matthew 12:41-42 pp Luke 11:31-32; John 12:48 See also
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