"While in this state of despondency I had a dream that made a deep impression upon my mind. I dreamed of seeing a temple, to which many persons were flocking. Only those who took refuge in that temple would be saved when time should close. All who remained outside would be forever lost. The multitudes without who were going about their various ways, derided and ridiculed those who were entering the temple, and told them that this plan of safety was a cunning deception, that in fact there was no danger whatever to avoid. They even laid hold of some to prevent them from hastening within the walls. 1T 27.1"
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
The EGW passage describes a temple of refuge, with people entering for safety while others mock them. This echoes the 'strait gate' concept in Matthew 7:13-14, where the path to salvation is narrow and often ridiculed.
"Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."
Both passages describe scoffers who deny the coming judgment or danger, and who are living according to their own desires. The EGW passage provides a specific context (a dream about a temple), but the core theme of scoffing at warnings is present in both.
"That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:"
The EGW passage describes people fleeing to a temple for refuge. Hebrews 6:18 speaks of fleeing for refuge to lay hold upon hope. The concept of seeking refuge is present in both passages.
"I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture."
Both passages use the imagery of entering a specific place (temple/door) to find salvation. While the specifics differ, the core idea of a single, defined path to salvation is present in both.
"And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."
The EGW passage describes people being ridiculed for entering the temple. This aligns with Matthew 10:22, which speaks of being hated for Christ's name. Both passages highlight the persecution faced by those who follow a particular path.
"Fearing to be ridiculed, I thought best to wait until the multitude dispersed, or until I could enter unobserved by them. But the numbers increased instead of diminishing, and fearful of being too late, I hastily left my home and pressed through the crowd. In my anxiety to reach the temple I did not notice or care for the throng that surrounded me. On entering the building, I saw that the vast temple was supported by one immense pillar, and to this was tied a lamb all mangled and bleeding. We who were present seemed to know that this lamb had been torn and bruised on our account. All who entered the temple must come before it and confess their sins. 1T 27.2"
"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
Both passages refer to the Lamb of God. The EGW passage describes a lamb tied to a pillar in a temple, and the John passage identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God. The connection is thematic and significant.
"But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:"
Both passages refer to a lamb without blemish. The EGW passage describes a lamb tied to a pillar in a temple, and the 1 Peter passage describes Christ as a lamb without blemish. The connection is thematic and significant.
"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb."
Both passages describe a multitude and a lamb. The EGW passage describes a vision of a temple with a lamb, and the Revelation passage describes a multitude before the throne and the Lamb. The connection is thematic, but not a direct allusion.
"Just before the lamb were elevated seats, upon which sat a company looking very happy. The light of heaven seemed to shine upon their faces, and they praised God and sang songs of glad thanksgiving that seemed like the music of the angels. These were they who had come before the lamb, confessed their sins, received pardon, and were now waiting in glad expectation of some joyful event. 1T 27.3"
"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;"
Both passages describe a group of people before the Lamb, suggesting a connection to salvation and worship. The EGW passage provides a more detailed description of their happiness and praise, amplifying the scene in Revelation.
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;"
Both passages connect repentance and forgiveness of sins with a positive future event. The EGW passage describes people who have confessed their sins and received pardon, while Acts 3:19 speaks of sins being blotted out and times of refreshing coming from the Lord.
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
Both passages emphasize thanksgiving and praise to God. While the context differs, the general theme of gratitude connects them.
"Even after I had entered the building, a fear came over me, and a sense of shame that I must humble myself before these people. But I seemed compelled to move forward, and was slowly making my way around the pillar in order to face the lamb, when a trumpet sounded, the temple shook, shouts of triumph arose from the assembled saints, an awful brightness illuminated the building, then all was intense darkness. The happy people had all disappeared with the brightness, and I was left alone in the silent horror of night. I awoke in agony of mind and could hardly convince myself that I had been dreaming. It seemed to me that my doom was fixed, that the Spirit of the Lord had left me, never to return. 1T 27.4"
"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."
The EGW passage includes a trumpet sound and a shaking temple, which strongly echoes the description of the last trump in 1 Corinthians 15:52. The connection is clear and relevant.
"And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."
Both passages describe a scene of great glory and light associated with a divine appearance. While the details differ, the overall theme of a powerful and awe-inspiring event is present in both.