"Chapter 2—The Sinner's N eed of Christ Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy. But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his own strength, to resist the power of evil. He was made captive by Satan, and would have remained so forever had not God specially interposed. It was the tempter's purpose to thwart the divine plan in man's creation, and fill the earth with woe and desolation. And he would point to all this evil as the result of God's work in creating man. SC 17"
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
The EGW passage directly refers to man's original state of perfection and harmony with God, which is a clear reference to Genesis 1:27 and the creation of man in God's image.
"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat."
The EGW passage describes the consequences of the fall, which is directly linked to the act described in Genesis 3:6. The passage amplifies the impact of the disobedience.
"For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."
Both passages discuss the inherent weakness of humanity after the fall and the inability to do good on one's own. The EGW passage expands on the concept of weakened nature due to transgression, echoing the sentiment in Romans 7:18.
"they might be hidden from the face of Him who died to redeem them. SC 17.2"
"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:"
Galatians 3:13 explicitly mentions redemption. The EGW quote echoes this theme, making it a valid thematic parallel. The confidence is increased slightly due to the direct mention of redemption.
"Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us."
The EGW passage speaks of being redeemed by Christ's sacrifice, and Hebrews 9:12 explicitly mentions redemption through Christ's blood. The connection is valid and meaningful.
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
While Isaiah 53:5 speaks of Christ's suffering, the EGW quote focuses on redemption. The connection is thematic, as both relate to Christ's sacrifice, but it's not a direct allusion.