"Brother R. then bore his testimony. His face was lighted with the glory of heaven as he praised the Lord for the wonders He had wrought that night. Said he: “This place is awfully solemn because of the presence of the Most High. Sister Ellen, in future you will have our help and sustaining sympathies, instead of the cruel opposition that has been shown you. We have been blind to the manifestations of God's Holy Spirit.” 1T 47.1"
"And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."
The EGW passage describes Brother R.'s realization that he had been 'blind to the manifestations of God's Holy Spirit' and his subsequent repentance. This aligns with the concept of 'grieving not the holy Spirit of God' in Ephesians 4:30, as his previous opposition caused spiritual harm. The connection is thematic, focusing on the impact of actions on the Holy Spirit.
"And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles."
The EGW passage describes a solemn atmosphere and wonders wrought by God, leading to a change in attitude. This thematically parallels Acts 2:43, where fear and wonders followed the apostles' actions. While not a direct quote or principle, the shared theme of awe and divine manifestation justifies the connection.
"And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind."
The EGW passage describes Brother R. acknowledging his previous 'blindness' to the Holy Spirit and his subsequent change in perspective. This thematically aligns with John 9:39, where Jesus speaks of bringing judgment so that those who do not see might see. The shared theme of spiritual blindness and enlightenment justifies the connection.
"large family of Brother P. were engaged in prayer at their own house, the Spirit of God swept through the room and prostrated the kneeling suppliants. My father came in soon after, and found them all, both parents and children, helpless under the power of the Lord. 1T 47.2"
"And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness."
Both passages describe a powerful experience of the Holy Spirit during prayer, resulting in physical prostration or being overcome.
"Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength."
Both passages describe a person being physically weakened and helpless under the power of God. While the context is different, the physical effect is similar.
"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting."
Both passages describe a powerful manifestation of the Spirit that fills a house. While the specifics differ, the general theme is similar.