"The deepest students of science are constrained to recognize in nature the working of infinite power. But to man's unaided reason, nature's teaching cannot but be contradictory and disappointing. Only in the light of revelation can it be read aright. “Through faith we understand.” Hebrews 11:3 . Ed 134.1"
"Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 11:3 in this passage.
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Both passages discuss the limitations of human understanding without spiritual insight. EGW speaks of 'man's unaided reason' while 1 Corinthians 2:14 speaks of the 'natural man.' Both suggest a need for something beyond natural understanding.
"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 discuss how God's power and nature are revealed through creation. Romans 1:20 states it is clearly seen, while EGW states it can only be read aright through revelation. There is a clear thematic connection.
"“In the beginning God.” Genesis 1:1 . Here alone can the mind in its eager questioning, fleeing as the dove to the ark, find rest. Above, beneath, beyond, abides Infinite Love, working out all things to accomplish “the good pleasure of His goodness.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11 . Ed 134.2"
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
EGW directly quotes Genesis 1:1.
"Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:"
EGW directly quotes 2 Thessalonians 1:11.
"“The invisible things of Him since the creation of the world are ... perceived through the things that are made, even His everlasting power and divinity.” Romans 1:20 , R.V. But their testimony can be understood only through the aid of the divine Teacher. “What man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:11 . Ed 134.3"
"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:"
Ellen White directly references Romans 1:20 in this passage.
"For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God."
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 2:11 in this passage.
"“When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13 . Only by the aid of that Spirit who in the beginning “was brooding upon the face of the waters;” of that Word by whom “all things were made;” of that “true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world,” can the testimony of science be rightly interpreted. Only by their guidance can its deepest truths be discerned. Ed 134.4"
"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."
Ellen White directly references John 16:13 in this passage.
"Only under the direction of the Omniscient One shall we, in the study of His works, be enabled to think His thoughts after Him. Ed 134.5"
"For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Both passages emphasize the importance of divine guidance in understanding God's thoughts and works. EGW speaks of 'thinking His thoughts after Him' under the 'direction of the Omniscient One,' while 1 Corinthians 2:16 states that 'we have the mind of Christ.' The connection is strong and represents a direct principle.