Blessed Hope: The Autobiography of John Walvoord [Hardcover]

John Walvoord (Author), Mal Couch (Author), Tim LaHaye (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2001

It would be impossible to writhe the history of the evangelical church of the last halof of the twetieth century without giving Dr. John Walvoord a prominent position.

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"I appreciate  your work as a scholar, author, and theologian of distinction and your service as Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary...Laura joins me in sending best wishes for a wonderful birthday celebration."

(Received on celebration of Dr.Walvoord's 90th birthday)

                                                                                   

                                          GEORGE W.BUSH

                         PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

 

 

"As president of Dallas Theological Seminary for thirty-four years, he guided the training of more young ministers than any other person in North America."

                                   TIM  LA HAYE

                                    CO-AUTHOR

                                LEFT BEHIND series

                         PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

                    The Pre-Trib Rapture Study Group

 

 

"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you-Philippians 1:3 I am thankful for your clear, uncomplicated communication of Scripture and its doctrinal content. I appreciate this more every year as I associate with leaders in evangelicalism who do not know or understand what the Bible teaches...It is a privilege to thank you, to pay tribute to you, and to extend my best wishes to you on this milestone occasion. And my best wishes to Mrs.Walvoord, who stood by you and helped make it all happen."

                  DR. HOWARD F. VOS

                       Professor of History

                                   and

                      Archeology Emeritus

                        The King's College

 

"Your counsel and our preparation for seeking and obtaining our Commission for the Army Chaplaincy was greatly appreciated. My wife Jean and I pray that the Lord will allow further years of ministry and encouragement to those who desire to maintain the historic stance of Dallas Theological Seminary in these troublesome days."

 

                 RAYMOND A. ACKER

                CHAPLAIN (LTC) USA

                            Retired

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

" No one in your lifetime has done as much as you have to clarify and proclaim the blessed truth of His coming. You are God's great gift to the Body [of Christ]."

                      DR.J.DWIGHT PENTECOST

            DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS

                        Dallas Theological Seminary

 

 

"Thank you, my friend, for modeling the life of Christ so consistently and so faithfully through the years... We rejoice with you over God's grace and goodness. May He reward you abundantly!"

                     DR. CHARLES SWINDOLL

                             PRESIDENT

                   Dallas Theological Seminary

 

 

 

"History bears witness that those who begin well often end poorly. Exceptions to this rule, therefore, stand out as giants worthy of admiration, emulation, and praise. You are one of those servants of Christ. Dr. Walvoord, who have inspired us to go beyond what we though we could be and do."

               DR. EUGENE MERRILL

      PROFESSOR OF OLD TESTAMENT

 

About the Author

Walvoord served as president of Dallas theological Seminary from 1952 to 1986.
Courch is founder and president of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblecal Insitute in Forth Worth Texas.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: AMG Publishers (January 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899573614
• ISBN-13: 978-0899573618
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,882,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming, encouraging, and inspiring. I could not drop the book!, October 3, 2011

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This review is from: Blessed Hope: The Autobiography of John Walvoord (Hardcover)

I was transported back into the corridors of history reading the story of the beloved Bible teacher, John Walvoord. From his childhood in pre-Depression days to the end of the 20th century and the passing of a generation and age in the history of Christian America, we get an intimate glimpse into the life of the man who presided over Dallas Theological Seminary, arguably the outstanding and influential Bible school of the United States that has flooded the country with teachers, pastors, and sent missionaries around the world, in its critical evolution into what it is today.

His evangelistic and pastoral heart is evident throughout his autobiography, as he weaves in exhortations and wisdom for good and healthy Christian living into his story.

I could not help but feel nostalgic for a time I've never experienced, as C.S. Lewis so aptly describes those pangs our hearts feel at times for a home we've never been to, when reading about our nation's past, before it turned against Biblical truth, when DL Moody could kneel down on a train with a man he'd just met a few minutes ago and pray for his salvation, when street corner preachers could spark a revival, when small towns would post signs and farmers would travel when they hear a Bible teacher was in town that night, when marriage was for life.

I know I am romanticizing things a bit, but there is truth to the statement that our age is in decline and perhaps nearing the end. I am grateful that Walvoord, with the help of his friend Mal Couch, penned these words in his remembrance before he went home to be with the Lord and his loved ones.

We are all blessed by Walvoord, and his unwavering commitment to teaching the Word of God as inerrant Truth, his character to stand firm against all tides and helping preserve DTS the conservative, evangelical rock against the course of this age.