Back And Forth Over John 20:17

I heard someone who was promoting a book on the local “Christian” radio station. I’m not going to give the title of the book, because it would reveal who the author is. It was the title of the book that led me to search for contact information for this individual. I sent them the John 20:17 question. After reading John 20:17 (NKJV)), would you say Jesus’s God and Father and your God and Father are one and the same? Here’s the beginning of their response to this question: “Good question. The answer is yes, but with clarifications. First, it does not mean that we are God like Jesus is God. He alone is the God-Man. No other man has been or ever will be God or a god, contrary to what Mormons and others say. Next, I agree with what most evangelical theologians say about John 20:17.” These so called “clarifications” were related to “the Son is God” the “Trinity,” and according to this individual, “This is what Jesus had in mind when he spoke to Mary Magdalene in John 20:17.” Here’s my reply: I was happy to read your response “yes,” because it’s absolutely Biblically correct. You “agree with what most evangelical theologians say about John 20:17.” I don’t. I’m not going to interpret what Jesus had in mind when he spoke to Mary Magdalene. I’m going to take Him at His word. After exchanging a few more e-mails back and forth I received: “Please read my book before you send another email. And remember John 8:24.” Here’s my reply: My salvation has absolutely nothing to do with your book. I don’t care whether others believe what I believe. I care whether they believe what the Bible says. Your message isn’t about the Biblical Jesus. There’s a zero percent chance of finding the Biblical Jesus, in the works of those leaning on a misguided view of who Jesus is. I’ve sent this question to many: Would you say the person confessing Jesus is the Son of God, the Lord and the Savior of their life, saved according to the Scriptures, and rejects the Anthanasian Creed altogether, is saved? When I say “rejects the Anthanasian Creed altogether” I mean, treat the Anthanasian Creed as if it never existed at all. As one who loves Jesus, and who’s not ashamed to tell others about Him, I would say the person is saved. Using whatever material is available to you, prove that I’m wrong. Find Jesus, the Biblical Jesus. God bless. In His Care… Jim