"God has given His word for all to investigate, that they may learn the way to life. None need err if they will submit to the conditions of salvation laid down in the word of God. Probation is granted to all, that all may form characters for eternal life. An opportunity will be given to all to decide for life or death. Men will be judged according to the measure of light given them. None will be accountable for their darkness and their errors if the light has not been brought to them. They have not sinned in not accepting what has not been given them. All will be tested before Jesus leaves His position in the most holy place. The probation of all closes when the pleading for sinners is ended and the garments of vengeance are put on. 2T 691.1"
"For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;"
The EGW passage states that men will be judged according to the measure of light given them, and those who haven't received the light won't be accountable for not accepting it. This aligns with the principle in Romans 2:12, which states that those who sinned without the law will perish without the law, and those who sinned in the law will be judged by the law. Both passages address the idea of judgment based on the knowledge and opportunities available to individuals.
"That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world."
Both passages discuss the idea of light being given to all. John 1:9 speaks of the true light that lighteth every man, while the EGW passage speaks of God's word and the light given to all to learn the way to life. The connection is thematic, revolving around the concept of divine light and knowledge being available to everyone.
"Many entertain the view that probation is granted after Jesus leaves His work as mediator in the most holy apartment. This is the sophistry of Satan. God tests and proves the world by the light which He is pleased to give them previous to the coming of Christ. Characters are then formed for life or death. But the probation of those who choose to live a life of sin, and neglect the great salvation offered, closes when Christ's ministration ceases just previous to His appearing in the clouds of heaven. 2T 691.2"
"(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)"
The EGW passage emphasizes that probation closes before Christ's appearing, while 2 Corinthians 6:2 highlights 'now' as the accepted time and day of salvation. Both passages deal with the urgency of accepting salvation and the limited time available.
"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"
While Hebrews 9:27 speaks of judgment after death, EGW connects this to the cessation of Christ's ministry and the close of probation. The connection is thematic, dealing with judgment and accountability, but not a direct principle.
"Those who love the world, and whose minds are carnal and at enmity with God, will flatter themselves that a period of probation will be granted after Christ appears in the clouds of heaven. The carnal heart, which is so averse to submission and obedience, will be deceived with this pleasing view. Many will remain in carnal security and continue in rebellion against God, flattering themselves that there is then to be a period for repentance of sin and an opportunity for them to accept the truth which now is unpopular and crossing to their natural inclination and desires. When they have nothing to venture, nothing to lose, by yielding obedience to Christ and the truth, they think they will take their chance for salvation. 2T 691.3"
"Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
EGW directly echoes the sentiment of Romans 8:7 regarding the carnal mind's aversion to God and its susceptibility to deception. The passage amplifies this principle in the context of a false hope for post-Advent probation.