What happens to a believer at resurrection according to biblical teachings?

In biblical teachings, the resurrection of a believer is a crucial event that signifies their eternal life with Jesus Christ. When a believer dies, it is understood that they do not cease to exist; rather, they enter into a state of being “with” Jesus in paradise. This concept is supported by various scriptures, such as Luke 23:43, where Jesus tells the thief on the cross, "Today you will be with me in paradise."

The assurance of being with Christ reflects the promise of eternal fellowship and the beginning of the believer's ultimate destiny. This alignment with Jesus in paradise does not negate the future bodily resurrection, where believers will receive glorified bodies at the second coming of Christ, but it emphasizes the immediate presence of believers with the Lord upon death.

Judgment, which is also mentioned in biblical teachings, occurs at a later point, often perceived as happening after the resurrection of all people, including both believers and non-believers. The concept of reincarnation is thoroughly inconsistent with Christian doctrine, which teaches that each individual has a unique path that leads to eternal life or eternal separation from God, not a cycle of rebirths.

Thus, focusing on the immediate experience of believers after death highlights the assurance of being "with" Jesus