What does the Bible say about the hope in Christ for those who die?

In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, believers are assured that those who are 'asleep' in Christ will be raised again because of Christ's resurrection. This passage emphasizes that while we may sorrow at the loss of our loved ones, we do not grieve without hope. The death of believers is not seen as a tragedy but as a transition, as they are already with the Lord. The hope we have in Christ's victory over death informs how we grieve, allowing us to find comfort in the promise that He will bring us together with Him again.