I actually think this definition is slightly problematic. I hear echoes of Ralph Smith here. We can’t say that God is covenantal in se unless we define covenant simply as “relation.” The members of the Trinity become covenantal through the pactum salutis in the decree to save, but I wouldn’t say they are in covenant in their exhaustive personal relationships. The members of the Godhead are perichoretically related (coinhere, mutually indwell) in se, but I don’t see that as covenantal. Among other things, we’ll tend toward a social formulation of the Trinity if we follow this definition.

That is, of course, a beautiful definition. Though, as it stands, can use some clarification and unpacking.

Blessings,