How do we know that believers will be with the Lord forever?

Our assurance of being with the Lord forever is rooted in the gospel's promise that Jesus both died and rose again. In 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Paul emphasizes this truth to provide comfort to believers facing death. The resurrection of Christ not only affirms His victory over sin and death but guarantees that those who trust in Him will also partake in this resurrection. This hope distinguishes believers from those who have no eternal hope, offering profound comfort amid the sorrow of loss.