"This appeal was rapidly circulated throughout Germany and exerted a powerful influence upon the people. The whole nation was stirred, and multitudes were roused to rally around the standard of reform. Luther's opponents, burning with a desire for revenge, urged the pope to take decisive measures against him. It was decreed that his doctrines should be immediately condemned. Sixty days were granted the Reformer and his adherents, after which, if they did not recant, they were all to be excommunicated. GC 141.1"
"Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us."
Both passages describe opposition to a religious figure and their teachings, leading to attempts to suppress their message. The EGW passage describes the reaction to Luther, while Acts 5:28 describes the reaction to the apostles. There is a clear parallel in the response of religious authorities to perceived threats.
"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed."
Both passages address the issue of deviation from established religious doctrine. The EGW passage describes the opposition to Luther's reforms, while Galatians 1:6-9 warns against preaching a different gospel. The connection lies in the concern over doctrinal purity and the condemnation of those who deviate.
"courage he wrote: “What is about to happen I know not, nor do I care to know.... Let the blow light where it may, I am without fear. Not so much as a leaf falls, without the will of our Father. How much rather will He care for us! It is a light thing to die for the Word, since the Word which was made flesh hath Himself died. If we die with Him, we shall live with Him; and passing through that which He has passed through before us, we shall be where He is and dwell with Him forever.”— Ibid., 3d London ed., Walther, 1840, b. 6, ch. 9. GC 141.2"
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father."
The EGW passage directly alludes to the sentiment expressed in Matthew 10:29 regarding God's care and providence, even in the face of death. The phrase "Not so much as a leaf falls, without the will of our Father" echoes the idea that even sparrows do not fall without God's knowledge.
"When the papal bull reached Luther, he said: “I despise and attack it, as impious, false.... It is Christ Himself who is condemned therein.... I rejoice in having to bear such ills for the best of causes. Already I feel greater liberty in my heart; for at last I know that the pope is antichrist, and that his throne is that of Satan himself.”— D'Aubigne, b. 6, ch. 9. GC 141.3"
"And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."
Both passages deal with persecution for one's faith. Luther's statement reflects a willingness to endure 'ills' for his cause, echoing the sentiment of being 'hated' for Christ's name. However, the connection is thematic and not a direct allusion.