"Elder Fuller has heard the testimony borne in public, that the professed people of God were not all holy, that some were corrupt. God sought to elevate them, but they refused to come up upon a high plane of action. The corrupt animal passions bore sway, and the moral and intellectual powers were overborne and made their servants. Those who do not control their base passions cannot appreciate the atonement or place a right value upon the soul. Salvation is not experienced or understood by them. The gratification of animal passion is the highest ambition of their lives. God will accept nothing but purity and holiness; one spot, one wrinkle, one defect in the character, will forever debar them from heaven, with all its glories and treasures. 2T 453.1"
"Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
Both passages address the conflict between carnal desires and spiritual life. EGW elaborates on the consequences of uncontrolled passions and their impact on understanding salvation, while Romans 8:7 states the fundamental opposition between the carnal mind and God.
"Ample provisions have been made for all who sincerely, earnestly, and thoughtfully set about the work of perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Strength, grace, and glory have been provided through Christ, to be brought by ministering angels to the heirs of salvation. None are so low, so corrupt and vile, that they cannot find in Jesus, who died for them, strength, purity, and righteousness, if they will put away their sins, cease their course of iniquity, and turn with full purpose of heart to the living God. He is waiting to strip them of their garments, stained and polluted by sin, and to put upon them the white, bright robes of righteousness; and He bids them live and not die. In Him they may flourish. Their branches will not wither nor be fruitless. If they abide in Him, they can draw sap and nourishment from Him, be imbued with His Spirit, walk even as He walked, overcome as He overcame, and be exalted to His own right hand. 2T 453.2"
"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
The EGW passage echoes the imagery of Isaiah 1:18, particularly the transformation from sin to purity, represented by the change in color from scarlet/crimson to white. While not a direct quote, the theme of cleansing from sin is prominent in both.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Both passages emphasize the availability of grace and help through Christ. EGW expands on the transformative power of Christ, offering strength, purity, and righteousness to those who turn to Him, which aligns with the encouragement in Hebrews 4:16 to approach the throne of grace for mercy and help.