Background

John F. Walvoord (1910–2002) was a theologian, author, and pastor widely regarded as one of the most influential evangelical scholars of the 20th century on the subject of Bible prophecy. He served as president of Dallas Theological Seminary for over 30 years, shaping generations of pastors and teachers with his strong emphasis on dispensational theology and the authority of Scripture.

Walvoord authored more than 30 books, including classics such as The Rapture Question and Major Bible Prophecies, which remain standard works on eschatology. His clear teaching helped popularize the pretribulational rapture view and made complex theological topics accessible to laypeople. Through his leadership, writing, and teaching, Walvoord left a lasting legacy as one of the foremost voices in prophecy scholarship.