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Sources of Authority :notebook_with_decorative_cover:, :church:, :tulip:, …

- - - - There are 4 main Christian denominations that believe in this:
        
        Adoptionists :ocean::dove_of_peace::
        :baby::skin-tone-2:Originally taught by Theodotus of Byantium, and Paul of Samosata in (200 - 275 CE)
        :baby::skin-tone-2:Belief that God was born human, but was adopted by God during his Baptism.
        
        Arianism :ballot_box_with_check::
        :ballot_box_with_check:Put forward by Alexandrain priest in the 3rd/4th century.
        :ballot_box_with_check:Jesus was created by God to fufil a role, and 'Son of God' was simply a title honoured to him.
        
        Cathars :stars:
        First suggested by French sect called Catharism in 11/12 century.
        Believed that created matter was to corrupt to be created by a perfect God.
        
        Unitarianism:
        18th century
        Had a diestic undertsanding of God, once God made creation, he no longer acts within it.
    - - Nicean Creed expresses 'Son of God'.
      - Jesus could perform miracles. 1 Kings 18:24 'Now I know that you are truly a man of God'.
      - Jesus Baptism, God said "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased.' (Mark 1:11)
      - Mary.
      - BUT JC ALSO REFEREED TO HIMSELF AS THE SON OF MAN, but this could have helped him appear to be more relatebale many Christians believe that Jesus is both.