"“There are some, even connected with our institutions, who are in great danger of making shipwreck of faith. Satan will work in disguise, in his most deceptive manner, in these branches of God's work. He makes these important instrumentalities his special points of attack, and he will leave no means untried to cripple their usefulness.... In these days of peril we should be exceedingly careful not to reject the rays of light which heaven in mercy sends us; for it is by these that we are to discern the devices of the enemy. We need light from heaven every hour, that we may distinguish between the sacred and the common, the eternal and the temporal. LS 271.2"
"Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:"
Both passages use the metaphor of 'shipwreck of faith.' EGW elaborates on the dangers leading to this shipwreck, while 1 Timothy mentions it as a consequence of rejecting faith and a good conscience. The shared metaphor makes the connection significant.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Both passages address spiritual warfare against unseen forces. EGW speaks of Satan's deceptive work and the need for discernment, while Ephesians 6:12 describes the nature of the enemy. The connection lies in the shared theme of spiritual battle and the influence of evil forces.
"with Christ will be partakers of His glory.” The Review and Herald, October 16, 1883 . LS 271.3"
"And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."
The EGW passage directly echoes the concept of being joint-heirs with Christ and partaking in His glory, which is a central theme in Romans 8:17. The wording is similar enough to suggest a direct connection.