Christ's kingship is legitimate as it is rooted in His eternal nature and redemptive work.
Christ was not merely a king in a temporal sense; rather, His kingship is eternal and intrinsic to His nature. Micah 5:2 proclaims that His goings forth are from of old, from everlasting, establishing that Christ was born a king, not to achieve kingship later. His legitimacy as king is evidenced in His role as a mediator, actively engaging in the redemptive process for those He loved before the foundation of the world. His earthly ministry culminated not in pomp but rather in the shame and glory of the cross, reflecting His authority over all creation, including sin and death. Thus, His kingship is authenticated by both His eternal nature and the accomplished work of redemption.
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