"Akin to the theory concerning the evolution of the earth is that which attributes to an ascending line of germs, mollusks, and quadrupeds the evolution of man, the crowning glory of the creation. Ed 130.1"
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
EGW contrasts the theory of evolution with the biblical account of man's creation in God's image, directly opposing the evolutionary view with the principle found in Genesis 1:27.
"When consideration is given to man's opportunities for research; how brief his life; how limited his sphere of action; how restricted his vision; how frequent and how great the errors in his conclusions, especially as concerns the events thought to antedate Bible history; how often the supposed deductions of science are revised or cast aside; with what readiness the assumed period of the earth's development is from time to time increased or diminished by millions of years; and how the theories advanced by different scientists conflict with one another,—considering all this, shall we, for the privilege of tracing our descent from germs and mollusks and apes, consent to cast away that statement of Holy Writ, so grand in its simplicity, “God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him”? Genesis 1:27 . Shall we reject that genealogical record,—prouder than any treasured in the courts of kings,—“which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God”? Luke 3:38 . Ed 130.2"
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
Ellen White directly references Genesis 1:27 in this passage.
"Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God."
Ellen White directly references Luke 3:38 in this passage.
"Rightly understood, both the revelations of science and the experiences of life are in harmony with the testimony of Scripture to the constant working of God in nature. Ed 130.3"
"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 assert that God's power and nature are evident in the natural world. Romans 1:20 states that God's invisible qualities are understood through creation, and EGW echoes this by saying science and life experiences, when rightly understood, align with scripture regarding God's work in nature.
"In the hymn recorded by Nehemiah, the Levites sang, “Thou, even Thou, art Lord alone; Thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and Thou preservest them all.” Nehemiah 9:6 . Ed 130.4"
"Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee."
Ellen White directly references Nehemiah 9:6 in this passage.
"finished from the foundation of the world.” Hebrews 4:3 . But the power of God is still exercised in upholding the objects of His creation. It is not because the mechanism once set in motion continues to act by its own inherent energy that the pulse beats, and breath follows breath. Every breath, every pulsation of the heart, is an evidence of the care of Him in whom we live and move and have our being. From the smallest insect to man, every living creature is daily dependent upon His providence. Ed 130.5"
"For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 4:3 in this passage.
"For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."
EGW directly alludes to Acts 17:28, quoting the phrase "in whom we live and move and have our being." The context in both passages emphasizes God's sustaining power and our dependence on Him.