"I speak plainly. I do not think this will discourage a true Christian; and I do not want any of you to come up to the time of trouble without a well-grounded hope in your Redeemer. Determine to know the worst of your case. Ascertain if you have an inheritance on high. Deal truly with your own soul. Remember that a church without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, will Jesus present to His Father. 1T 163.1"
"That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
EGW directly quotes and alludes to Ephesians 5:27. The phrase "without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing" is a clear and direct reference.
"How are you to know that you are accepted of God? Study His word prayerfully. Lay it not aside for any other book. This Book convinces of sin. It plainly reveals the way of salvation. It brings to view a bright and glorious reward. It reveals to you a complete Saviour, and teaches you that through His boundless mercy alone can you expect salvation. 1T 163.2"
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
Both passages emphasize the importance and benefits of studying scripture. EGW's description of the Bible's role in conviction, salvation, and revealing rewards aligns with 2 Timothy 3:16's description of scripture being profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction.
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Both passages encourage the study of scripture. EGW's statement about studying God's word to know if you are accepted of God aligns with John 5:39, which speaks of searching the scriptures for eternal life and their testimony of Christ.
"can see what is required of you to become a Christian. Do not lay off your armor, or leave the battlefield until you have obtained the victory, and triumph in your Redeemer. 1T 163.4"
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
Both passages discuss the need to persevere in spiritual warfare and to remain steadfast in faith, using the metaphor of armor. EGW's passage directly echoes the sentiment of Ephesians 6:11.
"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage's emphasis on obtaining victory through the Redeemer directly parallels 1 Corinthians 15:57, which attributes victory to God through Jesus Christ. The concept of victory is central to both passages.
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
The idea of being 'more than conquerors' through Christ in Romans 8:37 aligns with EGW's statement about obtaining victory and triumphing in the Redeemer. Both passages highlight the role of Christ in achieving spiritual victory.