Books by Rick Smith

What happens when a mysterious relic is found to have clues about an end-times bible prophecy? That question lies at the heart of Door of the Gentiles, a compelling faith-based book by Rick Smith that includes mystery, suspense, murder, and a little romance. An ancient bronze scroll, etched with Greek text and strange Christian symbols is discovered in a forgotten tomb. The scroll later reappears in contemporary Rome, sparking a chain of events that pulls multiple lives into its orbit. Mystery in the Ancient Clues The cryptic script and unusual symbols point to a coded message about the “fullness of the Gentiles,” a reference from Romans 11:25. As they work to decode the cipher, the mystery deepens: could this relic reveal a prophetic turning point in history? Every clue found pushes closer to a profound revelation. Suspense in a Web of Ambition But the scroll is also highly coveted, and its discovery draws attention from dangerous actors: shadowy collectors, ambitious professors, zeal...

Some variations of self-help include a universal energy that can be harnessed to shape your life. The idea is that you can tap into an energy flow in the universe to attract good things, or tune into a frequency that aligns with the vibrations of a beneficial force.     The Bible says that God is a living Spirit with the power to create and sustain all life.  Job 33:4 says , "The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life." There is a vast difference between God's ability compared to self-help efforts. God is more capable than you can imagine. Whatever is impossible for man, is possible for God.  Isaiah 55:8-9 says , "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts." The Bible says God has unlimited power and understanding of all things. Scripture says that He spoke the universe ...

Door of the Gentiles is a Christian mystery novel that weaves together history and biblical prophecy. Set against the backdrop of modern Rome, the story follows a quest about a mysterious bronze scroll tied to Romans 11:25, the fullness of the Gentiles, and a cutoff when the door is closed. Book Overview In 1835, tomb robbers uncover a sealed clay jar containing a bronze scroll etched with Greek text and cryptic symbols. Fast forward to 2025, where historian Leo Rossini acquires this relic at an estate sale, sparking a journey that intertwines ancient history with modern intrigue. After Leo’s untimely death, his widow, Amelia, seeks the help of Jack and Simon to decipher a code in the scroll, navigating a web of betrayal, murder, and hidden motives. Key Book Themes Christian Mystery: The book narrative pivots on deciphering an ancient artifact connected to early Christian sects, coded symbols, and prophecies, keeping both the characters and readers in suspense. Fiction Novel: Door of t...

Door of the Gentiles is a fictional mystery book that explores two theories about Bible prophecy. The first mystery is the 70th week of Daniel, and the second mystery is the fullness of the Gentiles in the book of Romans. Theory of 70 Weeks Fulfilled: In the Old Testament book of Daniel, the angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel with a message about seventy sevens, also known as 70 weeks, which is 490 years. The prophecy gives a mysterious timeline for the destiny of Jerusalem and the future of God’s people. The theory in the mystery book, suggests the 490 year timeline in the book of Daniel may have started at the decree from the Persian King Artaxerxes in 457 BC to rebuild Jerusalem, and then continued until the time of Jesus Christ. The Bible prophecy in Daniel says an anointed one will be cut off “after” 7 and 62 weeks. If Jesus is this anointed one, His death would have been during the 70th week, which means that final week, or 7 year time period, has already passed. If this is true, t...

 Door of the Gentiles is a biblical mystery book about the discovery of a bronze scroll inscribed with cryptic text and symbols. The author of the scroll is unknown, but the first-century relic reappears in modern times after an ancient tomb is robbed. The clues in this Biblical mystery are the focus of a treasure hunt across the city of Rome, each one combined into a decoded message about the future. Clues in the Inscribed Text: “Gentiles and Israel will join together with Christ. There is fish between them and the number thereafter until the year of fullness has come in. Blessed be the manifold grace of our Lord who was crucified before the door closes.” Clues in the Four Symbols: A spiral with seven coils A star with twelve points A cross enclosed in a circle A square inside of a fish The message of the scroll in this fictional biblical mystery alludes to the scripture in Romans 11:25, which says: “For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ...

Millions of self improvement books are sold every year, and some of those books may offer good advice, but the Bible says something different. So I wrote a short guide to highlight the difference. It’s called Self Help or God’s Book. Here’s an overview of the main points: Let Us Reason Together Many self improvement books teach you to master your mind and rely on your own effort to change your thoughts. The hard part is mastering your mind, and relying on yourself. Instead of depending on yourself, the Bible offers wisdom from God, who invites you to reason with Him and trust His guidance above your own understanding. The Spirit and The Light Some versions of self improvement teach about a universal force that can shape your life. The idea is that you can tap into an energy flow to attract good things. In the Bible, it says God is a living Spirit who creates and sustains all life, and He knows you personally. God is active, and intelligent, not just an energy source. Renewing ...