"The Bible Its Own Expositor The Bible is its own expositor. Scripture is to be compared with scripture. The student should learn to view the word as a whole and to see the relation of its parts. He should gain a knowledge of its grand central theme— of God's original purpose for the world, of the rise of the great controversy, and of the work of redemption. He should understand the nature of the two principles that are contending for the supremacy, and should learn to trace their working through the records of history and prophecy to the great consummation. He should see how this controversy enters into every phase of human experience; how in every act of life he himself reveals the one or the other of the two antagonistic motives; and how, whether he will or not, he is even now deciding upon which side of the controversy he will be found. CT 462"
"Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual."
Both passages advocate for interpreting scripture by comparing it with other scriptures. 1 Corinthians 2:13 speaks of comparing 'spiritual things with spiritual,' while EGW emphasizes viewing the word as a whole and understanding the relationship of its parts.
"Every part of the Bible is given by inspiration of God and is profitable. The Old Testament, no less than the New, should receive attention. As we study the Old Testament we shall find living springs bubbling up where the careless reader discerns only a desert. CT 462.2"
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
EGW directly alludes to 2 Timothy 3:16, emphasizing the inspiration and profitability of all scripture, including the Old Testament.
"The Old Testament sheds light upon the New, and the New upon the Old. Each is a revelation of the glory of God in Christ. Christ as manifested to the patriarchs, as symbolized in the sacrificial service, as portrayed in the law, and as revealed by the prophets is the riches of the Old Testament. Christ in His life, His death, and His resurrection; Christ as He is manifested by the Holy Spirit, is the treasure of the New. Both Old and New present truths that will continually reveal new depths of meaning to the earnest seeker. CT 462.3"
"And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself."
Both passages highlight the interconnectedness of the Old and New Testaments, with the Old Testament pointing to Christ and the New Testament revealing Him. Luke 24:27 describes Jesus explaining the scriptures concerning Himself, while EGW elaborates on how Christ is revealed in both testaments.
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Both passages emphasize the importance of scripture and its connection to Christ. John 5:39 speaks of the scriptures testifying of Christ, while EGW speaks of the Old and New Testaments revealing Christ. The connection is strong and meaningful.