"So we have nothing in ourselves of which to boast. We have no ground for self-exaltation. Our only ground of hope is in the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and in that wrought by His Spirit working in and through us. SC 63.1"
"Not of works, lest any man should boast."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Ephesians 2:9, emphasizing that salvation is not based on works to prevent boasting. The principle is directly stated in both passages.
"Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith."
The EGW passage aligns with Romans 3:27, both emphasizing the exclusion of boasting through faith rather than works. The principle is directly stated in both passages.
"That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
Both passages emphasize that any glory or boasting should be directed towards the Lord, not towards oneself. EGW's statement aligns with the principle of glorifying God rather than oneself.
"When we speak of faith, there is a distinction that should be borne in mind. There is a kind of belief that is wholly distinct from faith. The existence and power of God, the truth of His word, are facts that even Satan and his hosts cannot at heart deny. The Bible says that “the devils also believe, and tremble;” but this is not faith. James 2:19 . Where there is not only a belief in God's word, but a submission of the will to Him; where the heart is yielded to Him, the affections fixed upon Him, there is faith—faith that works by love and purifies the soul. Through this faith the heart is renewed in the image of God. And the heart that in its unrenewed state is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be, now delights in its holy precepts, exclaiming with the psalmist, “O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97 . And the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, “who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 . SC 63.2"
"Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble."
Ellen White directly references James 2:19 in this passage.
"O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 119:97 in this passage.
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Ellen White directly references Romans 8:1 in this passage.