"Sin had become a science, and vice was consecrated as a part of religion. Rebellion had struck its roots deep into the heart, and the hostility of man was most violent against heaven. It was demonstrated before the universe that, apart from God, humanity could not be uplifted. A new element of life and power must be imparted by Him who made the world. DA 37.1"
"Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,"
Both passages address the idea of humanity's foolishness and inability to attain true wisdom or righteousness apart from God. The EGW passage speaks of sin becoming a science and the need for a new element of life from God, while Romans 1:22 describes people professing wisdom but becoming fools. The thematic parallel is present and relevant.
With intense interest the unfallen worlds had watched to see Jehovah arise, and sweep away the inhabitants of the earth. And if God should do this, Satan was ready to carry out his plan for securing to himself the allegiance of heavenly beings. He had declared that the principles of God's government make forgiveness impossible. Had the world been destroyed, he would have claimed that his accusations were proved true. He was ready to cast blame upon God, and to spread his rebellion to the worlds above. But instead of destroying the world, God sent His Son to save it. Though corruption and defiance might be seen in every part of the alien province, a way for its recovery was provided. At the very crisis, when Satan seemed about to triumph, the Son of God came with the embassage of divine grace. Through every age, through every hour, the love of God had been exercised toward the fallen race. Notwithstanding the perversity of men, the signals of mercy had been continually exhibited. And wh…
"And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually."
Both passages discuss the wickedness of humanity and God's response. Genesis 6:5 describes the state of humanity before the flood, while EGW uses this as a backdrop to explain God's plan of salvation through Christ instead of destruction.
"Satan was exulting that he had succeeded in debasing the image of God in humanity. Then Jesus came to restore in man the image of his Maker. None but Christ can fashion anew the character that has been ruined by sin. He came to expel the demons that had controlled the will. He came to lift us up from the dust, to reshape the marred character after the pattern of His divine character, and to make it beautiful with His own glory. DA 37.3"
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
EGW directly connects the concept of restoring God's image in humanity to the original creation in God's image as described in Genesis 1:27. She argues that Christ's mission is to repair what sin has damaged.
"And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."
Both passages discuss the idea of restoring or creating a new image of God in humanity. Ephesians 4:24 speaks of putting on the 'new man,' while EGW describes Christ's work in reshaping the marred character after His divine character.
"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
Both passages describe Jesus' ministry as undoing the work of the devil and restoring humanity. The EGW passage expands on the idea of restoring the image of God, while Acts 10:38 focuses on Jesus' healing ministry as evidence of God's power against the devil's oppression.