Dictionary of Bible Themes Even though God is sovereign, all people everywhere are accountable to him for everything they do, say or think. Deuteronomy 24:16People are responsible for their own sins Ezekiel 18:4God is not responsible for human sin See also Job 19:4Psalms 51:4-5 Jeremiah 31:30 Ezekiel 18:20; 33:1-20 Romans 6:23 Romans 5:12; 6:23 See also Death is the result of sin Genesis 3:1-7Isaiah 43:27 Ezekiel 18:4 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 Romans 5:20 The law heightens human responsibility for sin It brings knowledge of sin See also Romans 7:7-9Because the law brings knowledge of sin, it prevents people from claiming ignorance of the nature and seriousness of that sin. Galatians 3:19Matthew 5:22,28 See also It applies not only to actions but also to words and thoughts Jeremiah 17:9-10Matthew 15:18-19 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Matthew 12:36-37 It brings judgment 1 Corinthians 4:5See also Job 15:5-6Romans 2:16; 14:12 2 Corinthians 5:10 1 Peter 4:5 Jude 1:15 Leviticus 5:17 Ignorance does not remove responsibility See also Luke 12:48Acts 3:17-19 Romans 1:20 Acts 17:30 The responsibility of humanity to repent and believe See also It is commanded by God Ezekiel 18:30Matthew 4:17 Mark 1:15; 6:12 Luke 24:46-47 John 3:18; 15:22 See also Jesus Christ's life and ministry heightens the responsibility to repent Matthew 11:20-24; 12:41-42John 12:48 See also pp Lk 11:31-32 5376 law, purpose of5668 children, responsibilities to parents 6020 sin 6614 atonement 6644 eternal life 6732 repentance 7761 preaching, and Holy Spirit 7968 spiritual gifts 8403 commands 8495 witnessing |
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