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So you agree with

The Bible is not exhaustive in every detail. John 21:25 speaks to the fact that there are many things that Jesus said and did that are not recorded in John, or in fact in any book in the world because the whole books of the world could not contain it. But the Bible does not have to be exhaustive to function as the sole rule of faith for the Church.

And yet you say that

All that is necessary for that blessed assurance is found in the Bible

it's not exhaustive in every detail about salvation, and yet all that is necessary is found in it?

And you also say that any Church teachings that do not contradict scripture which is "not exhaustive in every detail" is ok? It's not a gotcha -- it's simple logic if you agree to the first and second, you have to state the third.

it's not exhaustive in every detail about salvation, and yet all that is necessary is found in it?

Are you misquoting on purpose or just clumsily? Protestants believe and have repeatedly stated what God's word teaches about itself -- that Scripture is sufficient to bring a man to a saving faith in Jesus Christ as Lord, God and Savior.

This "exhaustive in every detail about salvation" is a phrase of your own making and is, therefore, illogical.

As Bible-believing Christians have said, "the Bible does not have to be exhaustive to function as the sole rule of faith for the Church" and "all that is necessary for that blessed assurance is found in the Bible."

And as far as being "exhaustive in every detail about salvation," there just aren't that many "details." One overshadows all others. One is all it takes.

This one...

"Be not afraid; only believe." -- Mark 5:36

Roman Catholics get lost in imaginary "details" that only lead away from Christ.