Thank you. I think my confusion is probably a foregone conclusion.
You say he communicates with you. Does he communicate outside the bible as well?
I know books dont save. People communicate with spirits all the time. Different signs of communicatio such as nature and experiences we interpret through our lens and beliefs; that, I understand.
But, if someone/jesus talked with you-as in told you he loves you, saved you, etc... would you know this without the bible?
How did he communicate these very specific emotions and motives to you (unless he doesnt exist apart from the bible?)
For me, He does. I don't think it is limited to me as His capacity to connect is multi-faceted. He can speak through His word, like someone reading a love letter. But there are other methods too.
You are right in that books don't save but couldn't we say that, (as an instruction book), it can show us the way? I do think the instruction book is important as it provides a plumb-line to make sure that someone isn't impersonating Him (another spirit).
He has spoken to me in dreams, in visions, twice in what I would call an audible voice (though the voice isn't literal but rather hearing his voice but without using your physical ears. It is multi-faceted in His capacity--so this is just a couple of ways I'm sure.
It is a short of the long of it.