The Imputable Guilt of Adam

The word responsibility means the ability to respond. And so yes, you're still quote unquote responsible, meaning culpable, but you're not really able to respond. But gain from reading the Old Testament text and realizing that God held the Assyrians accountable for the actions of their hearts,. Even as he used them, called them the weapon in his hand to punish Israel. James White: It doesn't make any sense if God is sovereignly decreeing the rebellion of the Jews and the rebels are also acting freely.