Complicated Histories of the Christian New Covenant, Holy Spirit, and Trinity

There are several branching off points from the Old Testament (shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Christians use the “New Covenant” of Jesus Christ (pretty much the basis for the New Testament) to depart from some of the Old Testament laws (many of which are questionable in a modern context). Next, there is a series of historic divisions within the Christian Church. Though fortunately most all Christian Churches follow the “Nicaean Creed”, which establishes the Holy Trinity, there were some early differences over the exact nature of Christ (Arian and Nestorian beliefs). Next, there are divisions between Holy Roman, Eastern Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox, and finally the Reformation, all pretty much over specific practices of the church (and not the Trinity). Whew!

At the end of the day, isn’t it as simple as Bill and Ted’s “Be Excellent to One Another”?

History of the New Covenant of Christianity: It is not widely advertised, but the New Covenant brought forth by Jesus Christ (officially by the Eucharist, most believe) is sort of the punchline of the Christian New Testament. It states that Jesus came to release humanity from the old laws (which ones are not exactly clear, which I’ll soon attempt to explain). The New Covenant is also a kind of contract with humanity that those who believe (how is also not exactly specific) will attain life everlasting. The New Covenant is best explained in…