"As the third angel's message swells into a loud cry, great power and glory will attend its proclamation. The faces of God's people will shine with the light of heaven. 7T 17.1"
"And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Revelation 18:1, echoing the themes of power, glory, and the earth being lightened. The connection is strong and intentional.
"***** The Lord will fit men and women—yes, and children, as He did Samuel—for His work, making them His messengers. He who never slumbers or sleeps watches over each worker, choosing his sphere of labor. All heaven is watching the warfare which, under apparently discouraging circumstances, God's servants are carrying on. New conquests are being achieved, new honors won, as the Lord's servants, rallying round the banner of their Redeemer, go forth to fight the good fight of faith. All the heavenly angels are at the service of the humble, believing people of God; and as the Lord's army of workers here below sing their songs of praise, the choir above join with them in thanksgiving, ascribing praise to God and to His Son. 7T 17.2"
"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."
The EGW passage uses the phrase 'fight the good fight of faith,' which is a direct allusion to 1 Timothy 6:12. The context of rallying around the Redeemer's banner further strengthens this connection.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
The EGW passage speaks of a spiritual warfare, heavenly hosts, and fighting under discouraging circumstances, which aligns with the theme of Ephesians 6:12 regarding wrestling against spiritual wickedness. The connection is thematic and supports the idea of a spiritual battle.