Catag94 said:
2 Timothy 3:16 NASB
[16] All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
I believe God reveals himself and his Will in scripture to those who seek him with a discerning heart.
When I say Universal Church, I mean catholic (lower case c) referring to all who are followers of and true believers in Christ, baptized and sealed with the Holy Spirit. I think you and I are for the most part on the same page here.
Except what is considered scripture has changed and mankind has made these choices. Also, scripture has been lost or changed at times.