"Why has the history of the work of the disciples, as they labored with holy zeal, animated and vitalized by the Holy Spirit, been recorded, if it is not that from this record the Lord's people today are to gain an inspiration to work earnestly for Him? What the Lord did for His people in that time, it is just as essential, and more so, that He do for His people today. All that the apostles did, every church member today is to do. And we are to work with as much more fervor, to be accompanied by the Holy Spirit in as much greater measure, as the increase of wickedness demands a more decided call to repentance. 7T 33.1"
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."
The EGW passage directly references the works of the disciples and connects it to John 14:12, emphasizing that believers today should do similar and even greater works through the Holy Spirit. It's a direct application of the principle.
"Everyone on whom is shining the light of present truth is to be stirred with compassion for those who are in darkness. From all believers, light is to be reflected in clear, distinct rays. A work similar to that which the Lord did through His delegated messengers after the Day of Pentecost He is waiting to do today. At this time, when the end of all things is at hand, should not the zeal of the church exceed even that of the early church? Zeal for the glory of God moved the disciples to bear witness to the truth with mighty power. Should not this zeal fire our hearts with a longing to tell the story of redeeming love, of Christ and Him crucified? Should not the power of God be even more mightily revealed today than in the time of the apostles? 7T 33.2"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage directly relates to Matthew 5:16, urging believers to let their light shine. The connection is clear and intentional.
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
The EGW passage references the work done after Pentecost and the zeal of the early church, which thematically aligns with the results described in Acts 2:41 (3000 souls added). While not a direct quote or principle, the connection is a valid thematic parallel.