"Putting the Bible First In the instruction given in our schools, the natural and the spiritual are to be combined. The laws obeyed by the earth reveal the fact that it is under the masterly power of an infinite God. The same principles run through the spiritual and the natural world. Divorce God from the acquisition of knowledge, and you have a lame, one- sided education, dead to all the saving qualities that give true power to man. The Author of nature is the Author of the Bible. Creation and Christianity have one God. God is revealed in nature, and God is revealed in His word. In clear rays the light shines from the sacred page, showing us the living God, as represented in the laws of His government, in the creation of the world, in the heavens that He has garnished. His power is to be recognized as the only means of redeeming the world from the degrading superstitions that are so dishonoring to God and man. CT 395"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
Both passages highlight the connection between God's creation and His divine attributes. Romans 1:20 speaks of God's invisible qualities being understood through creation, while EGW emphasizes that the laws of nature reveal God's power and that He is revealed in both nature and the Bible.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Both passages emphasize that creation reveals God's glory and handiwork. Psalms 19:1 directly states this, while EGW speaks of God being revealed in nature, creation, and the heavens.
"We commend to every student the Book of books as the grandest study for human intelligence, the book that contains the knowledge essential for this life and for the life to come. But I do not encourage a letting down of the educational standard in the study of the sciences. The light that has been given on this subject is clear and should in no case be disregarded. CT 395.1"
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
Both passages emphasize the importance of Scripture as a source of knowledge and instruction, highlighting its value for both present and future life.
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
Both passages emphasize the importance of knowing God and Jesus Christ for eternal life. EGW expands on this by stating the Bible contains the knowledge essential for both this life and the life to come, which aligns with the concept of knowing God as presented in John 17:3.