"Rejecting with disdain the arguments and entreaties of the loyal angels, he denounced them as deluded slaves. The preference shown to Christ he declared an act of injustice both to himself and to all the heavenly host, and announced that he would no longer submit to this invasion of his rights and theirs. He would never again acknowledge the supremacy of Christ. He had determined to claim the honor which should have been given him, and take command of all who would become his followers; and he promised those who would enter his ranks a new and better government, under which all would enjoy freedom. Great numbers of the angels signified their purpose to accept him as their leader. Flattered by the favor with which his advances were received, he hoped to win all the angels to his side, to become equal with God Himself, and to be obeyed by the entire host of heaven. PP 40.1"
"For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:"
Both passages describe a being (Lucifer/the King of Babylon) aspiring to elevate himself above God and establish his own authority. The themes of pride, rebellion, and the desire for supreme power are evident in both texts.
"If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine."
Both passages involve the offer of power and dominion in exchange for worship or allegiance. In Luke 4:7, Satan offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if he will worship him. In PP 40.1, Lucifer promises a "new and better government" to angels who follow him, implying a similar exchange of allegiance for power.
"Still the loyal angels urged him and his sympathizers to submit to God; and they set before them the inevitable result should they refuse: He who had created them could overthrow their power and signally punish their rebellious daring. No angel could successfully oppose the law of God, which was as sacred as Himself. They warned all to close their ears against Lucifer's deceptive reasoning, and urged him and his followers to seek the presence of God without delay and confess the error of questioning His wisdom and authority. PP 40.2"
"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
The EGW passage describes the war in heaven, the urging of loyal angels for Lucifer and his followers to submit, and the consequences of rebellion. Revelation 12:7-9 describes the war in heaven and the casting out of the dragon (Satan) and his angels. The EGW passage amplifies the biblical account, providing details not explicitly stated in Revelation, but consistent with the overall narrative. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
Both passages describe the rebellion of Lucifer (Satan) and his angels, and their eventual expulsion. The EGW passage provides more detail about the warnings given to Lucifer, but the core theme of rebellion and expulsion is present in both.
"Many were disposed to heed this counsel, to repent of their disaffection, and seek to be again received into favor with the Father and His Son. But Lucifer had another deception ready. The mighty revolter now declared that the angels who had united with him had gone too far to return; that he was acquainted with the divine law, and knew that God would not forgive. He declared that all who should submit to the authority of Heaven would be stripped of their honor, degraded from their position. For himself, he was determined never again to acknowledge the authority of Christ. The only course remaining for him and his followers, he said, was to assert their liberty, and gain by force the rights which had not been willingly accorded them. PP 40.3"
"For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame."
Both passages address the idea of a point of no return, where repentance becomes impossible. Lucifer's declaration in EGW's writing echoes the sentiment in Hebrews 6:4-6, suggesting that those who have fallen away after experiencing divine grace cannot be renewed to repentance. The confidence is high because both passages deal with the serious consequences of rejecting God after having known Him.
"In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
The EGW passage describes Lucifer deceiving his followers into believing they cannot return to God. 2 Timothy 2:25-26 speaks of instructing those who oppose themselves, hoping God will grant them repentance and that they may recover themselves from the snare of the devil. The connection lies in the contrast: EGW describes Lucifer preventing repentance, while 2 Timothy speaks of the possibility of repentance even for those ensnared by the devil.