"These principles become a living power to shape the character, through the acquaintance of the soul with Christ, through an acceptance of His wisdom as the guide, His power as the strength, of heart and life. This union formed, the student has found the Source of wisdom. He has within his reach the power to realize in himself his noblest ideals. The opportunities of the highest education for life in this world are his. And in the training here gained, he is entering upon that course which embraces eternity. Ed 30.1"
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
Both passages emphasize the importance of abiding in Christ for spiritual growth and the ability to do good works. John 15:5 states that without Christ, we can do nothing, while EGW states that through union with Christ, the student has found the Source of wisdom and power.
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."
Both passages highlight the importance of wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes getting wisdom, while EGW states that through acquaintance with Christ, the student finds the Source of wisdom.
"In the highest sense the work of education and the work of redemption are one, for in education, as in redemption, “other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” “It was the good pleasure of the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell.” 1 Corinthians 3:11 ; Colossians 1:19 , R.V. Ed 30.2"
"For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 3:11 in this passage.
"For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;"
Ellen White directly references Colossians 1:19 in this passage.
"Under changed conditions, true education is still conformed to the Creator's plan, the plan of the Eden school. Adam and Eve received instruction through direct communion with God; we behold the light of the knowledge of His glory in the face of Christ. Ed 30.3"
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
EGW's statement about beholding the light of the knowledge of God's glory in the face of Christ directly echoes the language and concept presented in 2 Corinthians 4:6. The connection is strong and supports the idea that EGW is drawing upon this verse to explain the nature of true education.
"And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden."
The EGW passage refers to direct communion with God in Eden, which is thematically related to God's presence and interaction with Adam and Eve in the garden as described in Genesis 3:8. The verse provides a specific instance of that communion, supporting the broader concept in EGW's writing.
"The great principles of education are unchanged. “They stand fast for ever and ever” ( Psalm 111:8 ); for they are the principles of the character of God. To aid the student in comprehending these principles, and in entering into that relation with Christ which will make them a controlling power in the life, should be the teacher's first effort and his constant aim. The teacher who accepts this aim is in truth a co-worker with Christ, a laborer together with God. Ed 30.4"
"They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 111:8 in this passage.
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
EGW's statement that a teacher can be a 'co-worker with Christ, a laborer together with God' is a clear parallel to 1 Corinthians 3:9, which states 'For we are labourers together with God.' The thematic connection is strong and directly supports EGW's point.