Professor of New Testament

B.A., State University of New York
B.S., Northeast Bible College (VFCC)
M.S., State University of New York
M.Div., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University

Dr. Hernando’s broad teaching experience encompasses public and undergraduate, as well as graduate levels of education. He has been a contributing author for Signs and Wonders in Ministry Today, and has written Greek word studies for The Complete Biblical Library, the commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Full Life Bible Commentary to the New Testament, and various articles in Paraclete, Pentecostal Evangel and Pathways for Young Adults. He completed intensive Spanish language courses at Centro de Investigaciones Culturales y Estudios Linguísticos in San José, Costa Rica, during the summer of 2000 and 2003. Dr. Hernando is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Society of Biblical Literature and the Society for Pentecostal Studies.

“I am convinced of the intrinsic power of the gospel to transform lives. It is not only the power of God for salvation but, as the inspired Word, it is the primary instrument the Spirit uses for the Christian’s spiritual formation. Thus, I delight in enabling students to become faithful stewards and lifelong students of God’s Word, accurately interpreting it and expounding its contemporary relevance through preaching and teaching." — James D. Hernando

Publications

• PDF Article: "Can a Christian Go to War? – First Thoughts"
• Book: Dictionary of Hermeneutics : A Concise Guide to Terms, Names, Methods, and Expressions published by Gospel Publish House
• Web Article: "The Yoke of Jesus", by James Hernando, Pentecostal Evangel, March 20, 2005
• PDF Article: "How To Write a Critical Book Review"
• PDF Article: "The Son of Man" and the Theological Purpose of Mark.
• “Manasseh and Josiah: Lessons From the Kings of Contrast” – accepted for publication on 11/12/2004
• “Jehoshaphat: Judah’s Good King Come Full Circle” accepted for publication on 10/27/2004
• Obreiro (a Brazilian journal of Pentecostal Ministry) 
  “What is the Church?” – accepted on Oct. 5, 2004 for publication in issue no. 26, no. 27      (July-September, 2005).
• Encounter E-Journal:
  “John the Baptist and the Prophetic Spirit of Pentecost” in Vol. 1, Issue 1, (Summer, 2004)
• “The Church as a Transformational Agent in Society: The Story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10” in The Pneuma Review, Vol. 1, Issue 1, (Summer, 2004)
• Reviews:
  Serve the Community of the Church: Christians as Leaders and Ministers, by Andrew D. Clarke. (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000), 305 pages. (Summer, 2004)
  
• A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules, by Robert H. Stein. (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1994), 202 pages. (Summer, 2004)
  Others to include:
  Enrichment
  
• “Dealing With Conflict and Criticism: Lessons from the Apostle Paul” accepted for publication in the Spring, 2005 issue.
  
• “Treatment of Subordinates: Lessons from the Apostle Paul” – accepted for publication in the Summer, 2005 issue
  

Sermons & Lectures

• Audio and Text Lecture: "Imitation Language in Paul: Implications for Discipleship and Ministerial Training."(Posted 2/4/03)