On Sunday, hundreds of millions of Christians around the world will celebrate Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, which honors the day that Jesus rose from the dead.
Although the holiday is known to have a secular aspect with things like the Easter Bunny and egg hunts, a key component of the holiday remains a celebration of the Jesus’ Resurrection.
Over the centuries, many prominent and influential Christian clergy and laity have commented about the importance of Easter, especially regarding the eternal salvation of believers.
Here are eight inspirational statements about Easter and the Resurrection from a few notable Christian figures. They include an early church leader, a famed evangelist, and a blind hymnwriter.