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a person who believes that Jesus Christ became the Son of God by adoption at his baptism or resurrection
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The adoptionist belief in Christianity teaches that Jesus was born a mere mortal and was later adopted by God as his son.
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Some early Christians were adoptionists, believing that Jesus was a regular human before being chosen by God.
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I heard some people are into that adoptionist stuff, thinking Jesus wasn't special until later on.
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The adoptionist approach to leadership suggests that individuals can develop and grow into their roles over time.