Dr. Trader on Fatalism

Dr. Richard Trader writes a good concise biblical understanding of the sovereignty of God. Under "Is Sovereignty Fatalism?" (here) he wrote (emphasis mine):

The sovereignty of God without human responsibility leads to fatalism. God holds us responsible for the choices we make. We must all give account to God for our choices in life. God is sovereign and we are responsible to God. Those who reject the gospel of Christ are responsible for their own just condemnation.

The sovereignty of God includes human responsibility. The farmer plows the soil, sows the seed, and continues to cultivate the field. Yet, only God can give the increase. This was the illustration given by the apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 3:5-9). Here we understand the sovereignty of God concurrent with our responsibility.

God's sovereignty and our responsibility are concurrent throughout the Bible. Both are clearly taught in the Bible. God is the Almighty, beside whom there is no other. He is the Creator, sustaining and ruling over all. Yet, God has given us choice that makes us responsible. Therein, we find the basis of God's judgment. Therefore, God speaks to us in the Bible with exhortations and commands.

The sovereignty of God never negates our responsibility. Theological systems that try to understand sovereignty to the neglect of responsibility, or the reverse, always lead to error. Understand that God's sovereignty and our responsibility are concurrent. Therefore, everyone of us shall give account of himself to God. That leaves no room for fatalism.

I agree but would only add that there is a vicarious responsibility, where I, by decree of God, become responsible for the one sin of Adam. Likewise, we see vicarious responsibility in Christ the second Adam, by decree of God, becoming responsible for the sins of all believers. This is taught clearly in Romans chapter five. There is also what we call "corporate responsibility." It is akin to group responsibility. As a group, we human beings share group responsibility for what Adam did through Eve and the Serpent. 

In theological language, Christ became responsible for the sins of believers, of human beings. As a shepherd Christ has responsibility for the well being of the sheep under his care. Parents have responsibility for their children. Christ is the believer's "surety," his insurance, his security.