"It is not essential for us to be able to define just what the Holy Spirit is. Christ tells us that the Spirit is the Comforter, “the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father.” It is plainly declared regarding the Holy Spirit that, in His work of guiding men into all truth, “He shall not speak of Himself.” John 15:26 ; 16:13 . AA 51.3 The nature of the Holy Spirit is a mystery. Men cannot explain it, because the Lord has not revealed it to them. Men having fanciful views may bring together passages of Scripture and put a human construction on them, but the acceptance of these views will not strengthen the church. Regarding such mysteries, which are too deep for human understanding, silence is golden. AA 52.1"
"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:"
Ellen White directly references John 15:26 in this passage.
"The office of the Holy Spirit is distinctly specified in the words of Christ: “When He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.” John 16:8 . It is the Holy Spirit that convicts of sin. If the sinner responds to the quickening influence of the Spirit, he will be brought to repentance and aroused to the importance of obeying the divine requirements. AA 52.2"
"And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:"
Ellen White directly references John 16:8 in this passage.
"To the repentant sinner, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, the Holy Spirit reveals the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. “He shall receive of Mine, and shall show it unto you,” Christ said. “He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 16:14 ; 14:26 . AA 52.3"
"He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you."
Ellen White directly references John 16:14 in this passage.
"The Spirit is given as a regenerating agency, to make effectual the salvation wrought by the death of our Redeemer. The Spirit is constantly seeking to draw the attention of men to the great offering that was made on the cross of Calvary, to unfold to the world the love of God, and to open to the convicted soul the precious things of the Scriptures. AA 52.4"
"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."
Both passages describe the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing truth and guiding believers. The EGW passage expands on the Spirit's role in relation to Christ's sacrifice.
"brought about a sanctification of the whole being. The Spirit will take the things of God and stamp them on the soul. By His power the way of life will be made so plain that none need err therein. AA 52.5"
"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Both passages discuss the sanctification of the whole being (spirit, soul, and body) through the Holy Spirit. EGW's statement amplifies the concept of being wholly sanctified.
"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."
Both passages relate to the Holy Spirit guiding believers. John 16:13 speaks of the Spirit guiding into all truth, while EGW speaks of the Spirit making the way of life plain. The connection is that the Spirit's guidance leads to understanding and sanctification.
"In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,"
Both passages relate to the Holy Spirit and its effect on believers. Ephesians 1:13 speaks of being sealed with the Holy Spirit after believing, while EGW speaks of the Spirit stamping things on the soul. The connection is the Spirit's transformative power.