"of its divine inspiration. If it contained no account of God but that which we could easily comprehend; if His greatness and majesty could be grasped by finite minds, then the Bible would not bear the unmistakable credentials of divine authority. The very grandeur and mystery of the themes presented should inspire faith in it as the word of God. SC 107.1"
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."
This is a strong thematic parallel. Both passages emphasize the vast difference between God's understanding and human understanding. EGW uses this as an argument for the Bible's divine inspiration, while Isaiah 55:8-9 states the difference directly.
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!"
Both passages discuss the incomprehensibility of God's ways and wisdom to human understanding. EGW's passage directly echoes the sentiment of Romans 11:33 regarding the unsearchable nature of God's judgments.
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Both passages discuss the inability of the natural or unspiritual mind to comprehend spiritual truths. EGW expands on the idea that the incomprehensibility of God's ways is a sign of divine inspiration, while 1 Corinthians 2:14 explains why this incomprehension exists.
The Bible unfolds truth with a simplicity and a perfect adaptation to the needs and longings of the human heart, that has astonished and charmed the most highly cultivated minds, while it enables the humblest and uncultured to discern the way of salvation. And yet these simply stated truths lay hold upon subjects so elevated, so far-reaching, so infinitely beyond the power of human comprehension, that we can accept them only because God has declared them. Thus the plan of redemption is laid open to us, so that every soul may see the steps he is to take in repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to be saved in God's appointed way; yet beneath these truths, so easily understood, lie mysteries that are the hiding of His glory—mysteries that overpower the mind in its research, yet inspire the sincere seeker for truth with reverence and faith. The more he searches the Bible, the deeper is his conviction that it is the word of the living God, and human reason b…
"At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."
Both passages highlight the idea that God reveals truth to the humble while hiding it from the wise. EGW focuses on the Bible's accessibility to all, while Matthew 11:25 is a direct statement from Jesus about this principle.
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Both passages touch on the limitations of human understanding when it comes to spiritual matters. EGW discusses the mysteries within the Bible, while 1 Corinthians 2:14 explains that the natural man cannot understand spiritual things.