"There are but few who have an appreciation of the grievous character of sin, and who comprehend the greatness of the ruin that has resulted from the transgression of God's law. By examining the wonderful plan of redemption to restore the sinner to the moral image of God, we see that the only means for man's deliverance was wrought out by the self-sacrifice, and the unparalleled condescension and love of the Son of God. He alone had the strength to fight the battles with the great adversary of God and man, and, as our substitute and surety, he has given power to those who lay hold of him by faith, to become victors in his name, and through his merits. CE 112.1"
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Both passages highlight the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and God's love in the plan of redemption. EGW emphasizes the greatness of the ruin caused by sin and the necessity of Christ's sacrifice for deliverance, mirroring the core message of John 3:16.
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."
While brief, the EGW passage's mention of 'repentant' souls aligns with the concept of a 'broken and contrite heart' that God does not despise in Psalm 51:17. Both emphasize the importance of humility and repentance in approaching God.