In 1 Thes. 4:13-18, the Apostle Paul gave some encouraging words to the Thessalonian brethren who may have just lost a loved one. These words of encouragement were for them then, and for us today. Those who are in Christ Jesus are promised to be together again with those who sleep in Christ! Death isn't the end. It is passage from this life to Eternity. Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but no one wants to die to get there.