"The only safety now is to search for the truth as revealed in the word of God, as for hid treasure. The subjects of the Sabbath, the nature of man, and the testimony of Jesus are the great and important truths to be understood; these will prove as an anchor to hold God's people in these perilous times. But the mass of mankind despise the truths of God's word and prefer fables. 2 Thessalonians 2:10, 11 : “Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.” 1T 300.1"
"If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;"
Both passages emphasize the importance of diligently seeking truth, comparing it to searching for hidden treasure. EGW directly uses the phrase 'hid treasure' which is a strong indicator.
"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;"
EGW uses the metaphor of an 'anchor' to describe the truths of God's word, mirroring the use of 'anchor' in Hebrews 6:19 to represent hope. The context of safety in perilous times further strengthens the connection.
"The most licentious and corrupt are highly flattered by these Satanic spirits, which they believe to be the spirits of their dead friends, and they are vainly puffed up in their fleshly minds. Colossians 2:19 : “And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God,” they deny Him who ministers strength to the body, that every member may increase with the increase of God. 1T 300.2"
"And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God."
Ellen White directly references Colossians 2:19 in this passage.
"progression to perfection without a head. John 15:1, 2, 4-6 : “I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Husbandman. Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit, He taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.” 1T 300.3"
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
EGW directly quotes John 15:5, making this an explicit allusion. The context in EGW's writing also aligns with the meaning of the verse.
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me."
EGW directly quotes John 15:4, making this an explicit allusion. The context in EGW's writing also aligns with the meaning of the verse.
"If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned."
EGW directly quotes John 15:6.
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman."
EGW directly quotes John 15:1.
"Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit."
EGW directly quotes John 15:2.
"And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God."
Both passages address the importance of holding onto the head (Christ) for spiritual nourishment and growth. The EGW passage speaks of 'progression to perfection without a head,' and Colossians 2:19 warns against 'not holding the Head.' The connection is valid and meaningful.