The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the church.

1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 [KJV/NIV]

Romans 8:23 [KJV/NIV]

Titus 2:13 [KJV/NIV]

1 Corinthians 15:51,52 [KJV/NIV]