"In comparison with the millions of the world, God's people will be, as they have ever been, a little flock; but if they stand for the truth as revealed in His word, God will be their refuge. They stand under the broad shield of Omnipotence. God is always a majority. When the sound of the last trump shall penetrate the prison house of the dead, and the righteous shall come forth with triumph, exclaiming, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” ( 1 Corinthians 15:55 )—standing then with God, with Christ, with the angels, and with the loyal and true of all ages, the children of God will be far in the majority. AA 590.1"
"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 15:55 in this passage.
"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
EGW directly alludes to the 'little flock' concept, drawing a parallel between the biblical promise and the remnant church. The context is similar, referring to God's people in comparison to the world.
"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
Both passages address the relative size and power of God's people compared to the world. EGW emphasizes that God is their refuge and always a majority, while 1 John 4:4 states that God in them is greater than the world.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Both passages emphasize God as a refuge. EGW's statement that 'God will be their refuge' directly echoes the sentiment of Psalm 46:1. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is clear and meaningful.
"Christ's true disciples follow Him through sore conflicts, enduring self-denial and experiencing bitter disappointment; but this teaches them the guilt and woe of sin, and they are led to look upon it with abhorrence. Partakers of Christ's sufferings, they are destined to be partakers of His glory. In holy vision the prophet saw the ultimate triumph of God's remnant church. He writes: AA 590.2"
"And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."
The concept of sharing in Christ's sufferings to also share in His glory is a central theme in both passages. Romans 8:17 explicitly states this principle, and EGW echoes it in the context of the disciples' experiences.
"That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
Both passages connect suffering with Christ to a deeper knowledge of Him. Philippians 3:10 speaks of the 'fellowship of his sufferings,' while EGW mentions 'sore conflicts' and 'bitter disappointment.' The thematic link is present, though not a direct quote or explicit allusion.
"“I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory ... stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are Thy ways, Thou King of saints.” Revelation 15:2, 3 . AA 590.3"
"And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God."
EGW directly quotes Revelation 15:2, making this a clear and undeniable explicit allusion.
"And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints."
EGW directly quotes Revelation 15:3.
"“And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Sion, and with Him a hundred forty and four thousand, having His Father's name written in their foreheads.” Revelation 14:1 . In this world their minds were consecrated to God; they served Him with the intellect and with the heart; and now He can place His name “in their foreheads.” “And they shall reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 22:5 . They do not go in and out as those who beg a place. They are of that number to whom Christ says, “Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” He welcomes them as His children, saying, “Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:34, 21 . AA 590.4"
"And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads."
EGW directly quotes Revelation 14:1.
"And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever."
EGW directly quotes Revelation 22:5.