^{2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV Version)}

¹⁴ But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 

¹⁵ and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 

¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 

¹⁷ so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The study of the bible is to:

1. Know Jesus Christ and His salvation

2. Grow spiritually and walk in your purpose 

3. Live the Christian life