"Many were undeceived in regard to the claims of Rome. They saw how vain is the mediation of men or angels in behalf of the sinner. As the true light dawned upon their minds they exclaimed with rejoicing: “Christ is my priest; His blood is my sacrifice; His altar is my confessional.” They cast themselves wholly upon the merits of Jesus, repeating the words, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Hebrews 11:6 . “There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 . GC 74.1"
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 11:6 in this passage.
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
Ellen White directly references Acts 4:12 in this passage.
"The assurance of a Saviour's love seemed too much for some of these poor tempest-tossed souls to realize. So great was the relief which it brought, such a flood of light was shed upon them, that they seemed transported to heaven. Their hands were laid confidingly in the hand of Christ; their feet were planted upon the Rock of Ages. All fear of death was banished. They could now covet the prison and the fagot if they might thereby honor the name of their Redeemer. GC 74.2"
"He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."
The phrase 'feet were planted upon the Rock of Ages' is a clear thematic parallel to Psalm 40:2, which speaks of God setting one's feet upon a rock and establishing their goings. The context of assurance and stability further strengthens the connection.
"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
The EGW passage speaks of the assurance of a Saviour's love and a flood of light, which thematically aligns with Romans 5:5, where the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost. Both passages emphasize the transformative power of divine love.
"In secret places the word of God was thus brought forth and read, sometimes to a single soul, sometimes to a little company who were longing for light and truth. Often the entire night was spent in this manner. So great would be the wonder and admiration of the listeners that the messenger of mercy was not infrequently compelled to cease his reading until the understanding could grasp the tidings of salvation. Often would words like these be uttered: “Will God indeed accept my offering? Will He smile upon me? Will He pardon me? ” The answer was read: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 . GC 74.3"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 11:28 in this passage.