John F. Walvoord

Dr. John F. Walvoord (1 May 1910 - 20 December 2002), was a Christian author and theologian.

Walvoord was the second president of Dallas Theological Seminary. He served as president from 1952 to 1986. He held the A.M. degree from Texas Christian University in philosophy and the Th.D. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in Systematic theology.

Walvoord wrote several books, focusing primarily on eschatology and theology including The Rapture Question. In this book he discussed the pros and cons of the major beliefs surrounding the timing of the Rapture of Christians from the earth. His conclusion was that this will occur before, and will precipitate the "Seven year tribulation". He was also the author of the book The Millennial Kingdom in which he details the various Christian Premillennial Theologies.

Dr. Walvoord is the author of nearly thirty books including:
 * 1) The Bible Knowledge Commentary (co-editor of two volumes)
 * 2) The Holy Spirit
 * 3) Israel in Prophecy
 * 4) The Nations In Prophecy
 * 5) The Church In Prophecy
 * 6) The Return of the Lord
 * 7) To Live Is Christ
 * 8) The Thessalonian Epistle
 * 9) The Revelation Of Jesus Christ
 * 10) Jesus Christ Our Lord
 * 11) Daniel, The Key to Prophetic Revelation
 * 12) The Holy Spirit At Work Today
 * 13) Major Bible Themes
 * 14) Matthew: Thy Kingdom Come
 * 15) The Blessed Hope And The Tribulation
 * 16) Major Bible Prophecies: 37 Crucial Prophecies That Affect You Today
 * 17) The Final Drama: 14 Essential Keys To Understanding the Prophetic Scriptures
 * 18) The End Times: An Explanation of World Events in Biblical Prophecy
 * 19) What We Believe: Understanding & Applying The Basics Of The Christian Life
 * 20) Four Views On Hell (co-author)
 * 21) Every Prophecy of the Bible,
 * 22) Blessed Hope: The Autobiography of John F. Walvoord