"Spiritualism The rapping delusion was presented before me, and I saw that Satan has power to bring before us the appearance of forms purporting to be our relatives or friends who sleep in Jesus. It will be made to appear as if these friends were actually present, the words they uttered while here, with which we were familiar, will be spoken, and the same tone of voice that they had while living will fall upon the ear. All this is to deceive the world and ensnare them into the belief of this delusion. EW 262"
"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
The EGW passage describes spiritualistic manifestations where Satan deceives people by impersonating deceased relatives. This directly relates to the idea in 2 Corinthians 11:14 that Satan transforms himself into an angel of light to deceive. Both passages highlight Satan's ability to disguise himself to mislead people.
"I saw that the saints must have a thorough understanding of present truth, which they will be obliged to maintain from the Scriptures. They must understand the state of the dead; for the spirits of devils will yet appear to them, professing to be beloved relatives or friends, who will declare to them unscriptural doctrines. They will do all in their power to excite sympathy and will work miracles before them to confirm what they declare. The people of God must be prepared to withstand these spirits with the Bible truth that the dead know not anything, and that they who thus appear are the spirits of devils. EW 262.2"
"For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten."
EGW directly references the concept that 'the dead know not anything' which is a clear and direct allusion to Ecclesiastes 9:5.
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"
The EGW passage emphasizes the need for saints to understand and defend present truth from the Scriptures, particularly regarding the state of the dead, to withstand deceptive spirits. This aligns with the principle in 1 Peter 3:15, which encourages believers to be ready to give an answer for their hope. Both passages stress the importance of being prepared to defend one's faith with knowledge and understanding.
"We must examine well the foundation of our hope; for we shall have to give a reason for it from the Scriptures. This delusion will spread, and we shall have to contend with it face to face; and unless we are prepared for it, we shall be ensnared and overcome. But if we do what we can on our part to be ready for the conflict that is just before us, God will do His part, and His all-powerful arm will protect us. He would sooner send every angel out of glory to make a hedge about faithful souls, than have them deceived and led away by the lying wonders of Satan. EW 262.3"
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
Both passages discuss the need to be prepared for spiritual conflict and to withstand evil. Ephesians 6:13 speaks of putting on the armor of God, while EGW speaks of being ready for conflict and God's protection. The theme of preparedness and divine protection is present in both.