"Through a knowledge of Him are given unto us “all things that pertain unto life and godliness.” 2 Peter 1:3 . MH 409.5 “This is life eternal,” said Jesus, “that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.” John 17:3 . MH 410.1"
"According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:"
EGW directly quotes 2 Peter 1:3.
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
EGW directly quotes John 17:3.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Both passages emphasize God's revelation of Himself, although the EGW passage is broader, encompassing all revelations, while Psalm 19:1 focuses on the heavens. The connection is valid and meaningful.
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
This verse speaks of God's invisible qualities being understood through the things that are made, which aligns with the idea of studying God's revelations of Himself.
"“Acquaint now thyself with Him, And be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from His mouth, And lay up His words in thy heart.... And the Almighty will be thy treasure.... MH 410.4"
"Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee."
The EGW passage directly quotes Job 22:21. The connection is direct and undeniable.
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."
While the EGW passage quotes Job 22:21, the phrase "lay up His words in your heart" echoes the sentiment of Psalm 119:11. Both passages emphasize the importance of internalizing God's word. The connection is valid, though not a direct quote.
"“Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto Him, And He will hear thee; And thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing, And it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways. When they cast thee down, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person He will save.” Job 22:21-29 , A.R.V. MH 410.5"
"Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person."
Ellen White directly references Job 22:21-29 in this passage.
"“The invisible things of Him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even His everlasting power and divinity.” Romans 1:20 , A.R.V. MH 410.6"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
Ellen White directly references Romans 1:20 in this passage.