"Last Testimony in Class Meeting Not long after this, we again attended the class meeting. We wanted an opportunity to speak of the precious love of God that animated our souls. I particularly wished to tell of the Lord's goodness and mercy to me. So great a change had been wrought in me that it seemed my duty to improve every opportunity of testifying to the love of my Saviour. LS 45"
"For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard."
Both passages emphasize the importance of testifying to one's faith and sharing experiences of God's love. The EGW passage describes a personal desire to share her testimony, while Acts 22:15 is a commission to be a witness. The connection is valid.
"“What has it done for you, Ellen? Would you be what you are now if you had never heard the doctrine of Christ's soon coming? What hope has it inspired in your heart; what peace, joy, and love has it given you? And for me it has done everything. I love Jesus, and all Christians. I love the prayer meeting. I find great joy in reading my Bible and in prayer.” LS 45.2"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
The EGW passage lists love, joy, and peace as fruits of believing in Christ's soon coming. This aligns with Galatians 5:22, which lists love, joy, and peace as fruits of the Spirit. The connection is clear and meaningful.
"We both felt strengthened by this conversation, and resolved that we would not be turned from our honest convictions of truth, and the blessed hope of Christ's soon coming in the clouds of heaven. We were thankful that we could discern the precious light, and rejoice in looking for the coming of the Lord. LS 45.3"
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;"
Both passages explicitly mention 'the blessed hope' and looking forward to Christ's coming. The EGW passage describes the personal experience of holding this hope, while Titus 2:13 is a theological statement. The connection is strong.