"hammer and chisel. They are living stones, quarried out from the world by the truth; and the great Master Builder, the Lord of the temple, is now hewing and polishing them, and fitting them for their respective places in the spiritual temple. When completed, this temple will be perfect in all its parts, the admiration of angels and of men; for its Builder and Maker is God. 9T 180.2"
"Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage uses the imagery of living stones being hewn and polished to fit into a spiritual temple, which is a clear parallel to 1 Peter 2:5, where believers are described as 'lively stones' being built into a spiritual house.
"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit."
Both passages use the metaphor of a building or temple to describe the spiritual growth and unity of believers in Christ. EGW's passage expands on the idea of individual believers being 'hewn' and 'polished' to fit into the larger structure, which aligns with the concept of being 'fitly framed together' in Ephesians.
"Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."
Both passages emphasize that God is the builder and that efforts are futile without His involvement. EGW speaks of the 'great Master Builder' and Psalms 127:1 states 'Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.'
"Let no one think that there need not be a stroke placed upon him. There is no person, no nation, that is perfect in every habit and thought. One must learn of another. Therefore God wants the different nationalities to mingle together, to be one in judgment, one in purpose. Then the union that there is in Christ will be exemplified. 9T 180.3"
"That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me."
Both passages highlight the importance of unity among believers, reflecting the unity between the Father and the Son. EGW speaks of being 'one in judgment, one in purpose' to exemplify the union in Christ, while John 17:21 prays for believers to be one as the Father and Son are one.
"That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another."
Both passages address the importance of unity and harmony within the body of Christ. EGW emphasizes the need for different nationalities to mingle and be one in judgment, while 1 Corinthians 12:25 speaks against schism and promotes mutual care among members.