In the days of these kings, i.e. while the iron kingdom stood, (for Christ was born in the reign of Augustus Caesar, Luke 2:1) shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom. Now see the difference of Christ's kingdom from all other kingdoms in the world.
1. In the rise of it, it was not by earthly succession, or arms, or policy.
2. It is spiritual and heavenly in the laws and administration of it.
3. Jesus Christ was not a mere man, but God-man, he is the King, the Son of God.
4. It is stronger than all others, because it breaks them in pieces.
5. It is not bounded by any limits as worldly empires are, but truly universal.
6. It shall be for ever, and never destroyed and given to others, as the rest were.