"During his sojourn at Corinth, Paul found time to look forward to new and wider fields of service. His contemplated journey to Rome especially occupied his thoughts. To see the Christian faith firmly established at the great center of the known world was one of his dearest hopes and most cherished plans. A church had already been established in Rome, and the apostle desired to secure the co-operation of the believers there in the work to be accomplished in Italy and in other countries. To prepare the way for his labors among these brethren, many of whom were as yet strangers to him, he sent them a letter announcing his purpose of visiting Rome and his hope of planting the standard of the cross in Spain. AA 373.1"
"After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome."
Both passages explicitly mention Paul's intention to visit Rome. The EGW passage elaborates on Paul's plans, while Acts 19:21 provides the biblical basis for this intention.
"In his epistle to the Romans, Paul set forth the great principles of the gospel. He stated his position on the questions which were agitating the Jewish and the Gentile churches, and showed that the hopes and promises which had once belonged especially to the Jews were now offered to the Gentiles also. AA 373.2"
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle in Romans 1:16 that the gospel is for both Jews and Gentiles.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
Both passages address the inclusion of both Jews and Gentiles in the Christian faith, emphasizing equality in Christ. Galatians 3:28 provides a broader statement of equality, while the EGW passage focuses on the specific issue of Jewish and Gentile inclusion.
"With great clearness and power the apostle presented the doctrine of justification by faith in Christ. He hoped that other churches also might be helped by the instruction sent to the Christians at Rome; but how dimly could he foresee the far-reaching influence of his words! Through all the ages the great truth of justification by faith has stood as a mighty beacon to guide repentant sinners into the way of life. It was this light that scattered the darkness which enveloped Luther's mind and revealed to him the power of the blood of Christ to cleanse from sin. The same light has guided thousands of sin-burdened souls to the true Source of pardon and peace. For the epistle to the church at Rome, every Christian has reason to thank God. AA 373.3"
"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:"
The EGW passage directly discusses justification by faith in Christ as presented in Romans, which is reflected in Romans 3:22.
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
Both passages connect justification by faith with peace. The EGW passage expands on the impact of justification by faith, aligning with the principle of peace with God through Christ as stated in Romans 5:1.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
The EGW passage uses the metaphor of light guiding sinners, which is a common theme in the Bible, exemplified by Psalm 119:105. The EGW passage speaks of the 'light' of justification by faith, while the Psalm speaks of God's word as a light.