Questions Few Dare to Ask explores some of the most difficult and important questions about life, God, and truth—with one central aim: to examine why Christianity stands uniquely credible among the world’s belief systems. Written for the curious, the skeptical, and the spiritually restless, this book doesn’t shy away from the complexities of our world—suffering, doubt, competing religions, or the silence of God. Instead, it leans into them, offering thoughtful reflection, historical evidence, and Scriptural insight. Rather than demanding blind faith, the book invites readers into a journey of honest exploration—one that reveals Christianity not merely as a religion, but as the most coherent and life-giving explanation of reality. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith or wondered whether the claims of Christ are true, this book dares you to ask the questions—and discover a God who is not afraid to answer.
Questions Few Dare to Ask explores some of the most difficult and important questions about life, God, and truth—with one central aim: to examine why Christianity stands uniquely credible among the world’s belief systems. Written for the curious, the skeptical, and the spiritually restless, this book doesn’t shy away from the complexities of our world—suffering, doubt, competing religions, or the silence of God. Instead, it leans into them, offering thoughtful reflection, historical evidence, and Scriptural insight. Rather than demanding blind faith, the book invites readers into a journey of honest exploration—one that reveals Christianity not merely as a religion, but as the most coherent and life-giving explanation of reality. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith or wondered whether the claims of Christ are true, this book dares you to ask the questions—and discover a God who is not afraid to answer.
And if this book is truly His—divinely breathed, enduring, and alive—then we must take seriously not only its promises, but also its earliest mysteries.
Which brings us to the beginning. To a garden. To a whisper.
Let's address the elephant in the room—or rather, the serpent in the garden.
For many skeptics, the moment Eve talks with a snake in Genesis is where they check out.
"Seriously? A talking animal? How can anyone take the Bible seriously after that?" It sounds strange, ancient, even mythical. But maybe the real question isn't about the serpent's mouth—it's about the message behind the moment.
It's often the first question that stops people from taking the Bible seriously—and perhaps, understandably so. The image is striking: a serpent speaking in a garden, tempting the first humans into rebellion. To the modern mind, it can feel like a storybook, not sacred history.
But maybe that's the point.
Rather than dismiss the scene, what if we asked a deeper question:
What is this story trying to tell us about ourselves—and about the world we live in?
Consider This: There’s Something Deeper Than a Snake
Genesis is not a fairy tale. It opens with a world where heaven and earth weren't yet separated by sin—where humans walked with God and creation responded to His voice. In that world, supernatural encounters weren't strange; they were part of the fabric of life. So the real surprise isn't that a serpent spoke—but who was speaking through it.
Later Scripture tells us clearly: this was "that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan" (Revelation 12:9). This wasn't just a clever animal—it was the first recorded encounter between humanity and the great deceiver. A real being, speaking through a real creature, with plans to plant a real lie.
The Pattern That Hasn't Changed
What's remarkable is not the serpent's speech—but how familiar it still sounds:
"Did God really say…?"
"You won't surely die."
"You'll be like God."
The serpent's voice questioned truth, denied consequences, and promised self-exaltation. And humans have been falling for that same pattern ever since. That's what gives the story weight—the Bible isn't just ancient, it's timeless.
What Does Satan Know About Humanity?
Satan is portrayed in the Bible as a real spiritual being who opposes God and seeks to deceive and destroy. His name means “adversary,” and he first appears in Genesis as the serpent who tempts Adam and Eve. Once an angel, he fell due to pride and rebellion.
Jesus calls him “the father of lies” (John 8:44), and he’s seen throughout Scripture as a tempter, accuser, and enemy of God’s people. Though powerful, Satan is not equal to God—his defeat is assured through Christ, and his final judgment is certain (Revelation 20:10).
Satan knows:
• That humans crave autonomy—we want to define truth on our own terms.
• That we are drawn to what looks good, feels good, and boosts our status.
• That we will often trade long-term joy for short-term gratification.
• That doubt is powerful.
If he can distort our view of God, the rest unravels.
He doesn't need new tricks—just fresh packaging.
1 John 2:16 summarizes the three core categories of temptation:
"For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world."
From the garden forward, the Bible unfolds a rescue plan, pointing all the way to Jesus. He didn't just defeat the lie—He disarmed the liar.
The question isn't whether the serpent spoke. The question is whether you'll listen to the voice of the One who still speaks today—the One who, even after betrayal, still walks into the garden to find you.
The serpent’s brilliance wasn’t in brute force—it was in manipulation. Satan didn’t need to conquer humanity with violence; he only needed to reframe the question: “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3:1). He knew exactly which chord to strike. If he could awaken in us a desire to know apart from God—to define truth, beauty, and meaning on our own terms—then everything else would begin to unravel.
What Satan stirred in us wasn’t mere curiosity—it was autonomy. A craving to be self-sufficient. To possess knowledge without reverence. To define truth without constraint. To pursue beauty without reference to the Creator. To seek meaning apart from relationship. In that moment, humanity wasn’t simply tempted to eat fruit—we were tempted to become our own god.
And once that seed took root, everything changed. Because when knowledge is severed from communion with God, we don’t gain clarity—we descend into confusion. The enemy knew: if he could convince us that freedom is found in independence from God, then bondage would disguise itself as liberation.
The Bible is true. It cannot be silenced. It continues to speak, even after centuries of censorship, burning, banning, and desecration—all of which have failed miserably. Why is this? Right-thinking minds will surely acknowledge that the Bible’s unconquerable nature points to something profound that’s hidden, prompting inquiring minds to come forward and discover with honesty. Ask all your genuine questions without fear or hesitation; you will receive convincing answers until you’re satisfied. And if you remain unconvinced, you can leave. However, please don't avoid reading it seriously and forming your own first-hand impression because it’s likely that being under the influence of hearsay for years, its truth still eludes you—and what you’ve missed could be vital.
Therefore, examine it with an open mind, free from interference or preconceived notions, even if you had previously rejected it! The Bible still awaits your discovery of its true meaning—and offers an unequaled reward in return.
Tina Williams’ painstaking work, Questions Few Dare to Ask, is a humble, friendly, and direct invitation to every reader to embark on a journey of examining the claims of the Bible with her, allowing it to speak to both mind and heart—freely and without hindrance.
This is a short, pithy book—just 87 pages long. The great care and effort the author put into writing becomes evident when you read it carefully and thoughtfully. It presents a compelling case for Jesus Christ and Christianity, as reflected in the following lines:
“Anyone can claim to be God. But Jesus stands alone in backing it up—not with empty words, but with fulfilled prophecy, observable power, and a life that still resists comparison.” (see p. 30).
A believer in Christ myself, I wholeheartedly endorse her view.
The book provides adequate history, background, and insights about the Bible before taking you on a 31-day, delightful discovery of God in the form of interactive daily reflections on salient parts of scripture, e.g. It's God who wants to be your friend in the first place (p.49); he forgives, cleanses and restores you (p.55); and he never gives up on you (p.65).
If you’re currently wondering how you should relate to God, let Pascal’s Wager help you decide. A detailed description of Pascal’s Wager is beyond the scope of this review but briefly, it argues that "...if God does not exist, the believer incurs only finite losses, potentially sacrificing certain pleasures and luxuries; if God does exist, the believer stands to gain immeasurably..." (please refer to the Wikipedia article "Pascal's Wager" for more details). It concludes recommending it's far wiser to believe in God than not: “If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing.”
Going by the above, the recommended audience for this book is all English-literate people in the world. Everyone is welcome regardless of where you are now in life, your failures/attainments, age, upbringing, religious affiliation, and the like. Don’t delay, start your journey right away!