"Is he now free to transgress God's law? Says Paul: “Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.” “How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” And John declares: “This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous.” Romans 3:31 ; 6:2 ; 1 John 5:3 . In the new birth the heart is brought into harmony with God, as it is brought into accord with His law. When this mighty change has taken place in the sinner, he has passed from death unto life, from sin unto holiness, from transgression and rebellion to obedience and loyalty. The old life of alienation from God has ended; the new life of reconciliation, of faith and love, has begun. Then “the righteousness of the law” will “be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:4 . And the language of the soul will be: “O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97 . GC 468.1"
"Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law."
Ellen White directly references Romans 3:31 in this passage.
"For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous."
Ellen White directly references 1 John 5:3 in this passage.
"That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Ellen White directly references Romans 8:4 in this passage.
"O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 119:97 in this passage.
"do not realize their need of the atoning blood of Christ. The hope of salvation is accepted without a radical change of heart or reformation of life. Thus superficial conversions abound, and multitudes are joined to the church who have never been united to Christ. GC 468.2"
"Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
Both passages address the issue of superficial faith and a lack of genuine connection with Christ, leading to a false sense of salvation. Matthew 7:22-23 illustrates the danger of outward works without inward transformation, which aligns with EGW's concern about superficial conversions.