"I asked the meaning of the shaking I had seen, and was shown that it would be caused by the straight testimony called forth by the counsel of the True Witness to the Laodiceans. This will have its effect upon the heart of the receiver, and will lead him to exalt the standard and pour forth the straight truth. Some will not bear this straight testimony. They will rise up against it, and this will cause a shaking among God's people. 1T 181.1"
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent."
The EGW passage directly references the counsel to the Laodiceans, which includes rebuke and chastening. The 'shaking' described by EGW is a consequence of this rebuke, mirroring the idea that God rebukes those He loves, as stated in Revelation 3:19.
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword."
The EGW passage describes a 'shaking' caused by 'straight testimony' that some will reject. This aligns with the idea in Matthew 10:34 that Jesus' message will cause division and not peace. The rejection of the testimony leads to conflict, similar to the 'sword' mentioned by Jesus.
"The testimony of the True Witness has not been half heeded. The solemn testimony upon which the destiny of the church hangs has been lightly esteemed, if not entirely disregarded. This testimony must work deep repentance, and all that truly receive it will obey it and be purified. 1T 181.2"
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent."
The EGW passage directly references the concept of the 'True Witness' and the need for repentance, which are central themes in Revelation 3:19. The call to heed the testimony and repent aligns closely with the verse's message.
Said the angel: “List ye!” Soon I heard a voice that sounded like many musical instruments, all in perfect strains, sweet and harmonious. It surpassed any music I had ever heard. It seemed to be so full of mercy, compassion, and elevating, holy joy. It thrilled through my whole being. Said the angel: “Look ye!” My attention was then turned to the company I had seen, who were mightily shaken. I was shown those whom I had before seen weeping and praying with agony of spirit. The company of guardian angels around them had been doubled, and they were clothed with an armor from their head to their feet. They moved in exact order, firmly, like a company of soldiers. Their countenances expressed the severe conflict which they had endured, the agonizing struggle they had passed through. Yet their features, marked with severe internal anguish, now shone with the light and glory of heaven. They had obtained the victory, and it called forth from them the deepest gratitude, and holy, sacred joy. 1…
"And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:"
Both passages describe hearing a beautiful, heavenly sound. Revelation 14:2 mentions 'harpers harping with their harps,' while EGW describes a voice 'like many musical instruments, all in perfect strains, sweet and harmonious.' The shared theme of heavenly music makes this a valid thematic parallel.
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
The EGW passage describes individuals being 'clothed with an armor from their head to their feet,' while Ephesians 6:11 urges believers to 'Put on the whole armour of God.' Both passages use the imagery of armor to represent spiritual protection and preparedness for conflict, establishing a thematic parallel.