"Satan was represented as eager to seize upon his prey and bear us to the lowest depths of anguish, there to exult over our sufferings in the horrors of an eternally burning hell, where, after the tortures of thousands upon thousands of years, the fiery billows would roll to the surface the writhing victims, who would shriek: “How long, O Lord, how long?” Then the answer would thunder down the abyss: “Through all eternity!” Again the molten waves would engulf the lost, carrying them down into the depths of an ever-restless sea of fire. 1T 24.1"
"And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name."
Both passages describe eternal torment and suffering, although the EGW passage is a more vivid and dramatic depiction. The phrase "for ever and ever" in Revelation 14:11 is echoed in the concept of "through all eternity" in the EGW passage.
"And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever."
Both passages describe eternal torment in a lake of fire and brimstone. While the EGW passage focuses on the suffering of the lost, Revelation 20:10 focuses on the torment of the devil, beast, and false prophet, the underlying theme of eternal torment is present in both.
"And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame."
Both passages depict torment in flames and a plea for relief. The rich man's suffering in Luke 16:24 is a specific instance of the general concept of torment in hell that EGW describes.
"While listening to these terrible descriptions, my imagination would be so wrought upon that the perspiration would start, and it was difficult to suppress a cry of anguish, for I seemed to already feel the pains of perdition. Then the minister would dwell upon the uncertainty of life. One moment we might be here, and the next in hell, or one moment on earth, and the next in heaven. Would we choose the lake of fire and the company of demons, or the bliss of heaven with angels for our companions? Would we hear the voice of wailing and the cursing of lost souls through all eternity, or sing the songs of Jesus before the throne? 1T 24.2"
"Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:"
Both passages discuss the concept of everlasting fire and the fate of the condemned. The EGW passage elaborates on the experience of those facing such a fate, while Matthew 25:41 is the biblical basis for the concept.
"Our heavenly Father was presented before my mind as a tyrant, who delighted in the agonies of the condemned; not the tender, pitying Friend of sinners, who loves His creatures with a love past all understanding and desires them to be saved in His kingdom. 1T 24.3"
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
The EGW passage directly contrasts a perceived tyrannical view of God with the biblical portrayal of God's love and desire for salvation, as exemplified in John 3:16.
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
The EGW passage directly contrasts a tyrannical view of God with a loving one, echoing the core message of 1 John 4:8 that 'God is love.' The verse provides a concise summary of the loving nature that EGW emphasizes.
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
The EGW passage emphasizes God's desire for salvation, contrasting it with a tyrannical view. 2 Peter 3:9 directly supports this, stating God's unwillingness for any to perish and desire for repentance. This is a strong thematic parallel.
"And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."
The EGW passage contrasts a perceived tyrannical God with a loving one, while Ephesians 3:19 speaks of the surpassing knowledge of Christ's love. The connection lies in the contrast between a distorted view of God and the true nature of His love, as revealed in Christ. EGW is reacting to a false view of God's character, and Paul is describing the true character.