Transcendence simply means that God is in charge. Covenants are both initiated and ruled by God. Now, that might seem like an obvious statement and one that we don’t need to spend too much time on, but transcendence is a key principle in a covenant. In order for a covenant to successfully function, carrying with it both the benefits and security that a covenant supplies, it has to be set up according to God’s expectations and regulations. Covenants can never operate without the ongoing involvement of