Adoptionism
The earliest Christians believe Jesus was a man appointed by God as the messiah, and hence adopted as God's son. This is a collection of Bible quotes that support that. The Other Davidic Kings All the kings from david's line were adopted as God's son: 2 Samuel 7:14 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, 15 but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you. 16 And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’” Psalm 2:7 I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Psalm 89:20 I have found David my servant; with my sacred oil I have anointed him. ... 26 He will call out to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.’ 27 And I will appoint him to be my firstborn, the most exa...