"Through the merits of Christ, through His righteousness, which by faith is imputed unto us, we are to attain to the perfection of Christian character. Our daily and hourly work is set forth in the words of the apostle: “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith.” While doing this our minds become clearer and our faith stronger, and our hope is confirmed; we are so engrossed with the view of His purity and loveliness, and the sacrifice He has made to bring us into agreement with God, that we have no disposition to speak of doubts and discouragements. 5T 744.1"
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
EGW directly quotes Hebrews 12:2.
"And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness."
Both passages discuss the imputation of righteousness. EGW connects it to attaining Christian character, while Romans 4:22 focuses on Abraham's faith. The connection is thematic, not a direct quote, but still meaningful.
"The manifestation of God's love, His mercy and His goodness, and the work of the Holy Spirit upon the heart to enlighten and renew it, place us, through faith, in so close connection with Christ that, having a clear conception of His character, we are able to discern the masterly deceptions of Satan. Looking unto Jesus and trusting in His merits we appropriate the blessings of light, of peace, of joy in the Holy Ghost. And in view of the great things which Christ has done for us, we are ready to exclaim: “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.” 5T 744.2"
"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."
EGW directly quotes 1 John 3:1.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
The EGW passage mentions love, mercy, goodness, and the Holy Spirit, which aligns with the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22, including love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, and faith. The connection is thematic, as EGW expands on the implications of these qualities.