- Her Actions: She leads believers astray by seducing them into immoral practices and pagan idolatry. "Jezebel" is used as a figurative name (likening her to the wicked Old Testament queen) rather than her literal name.
- The Opportunity: Jesus states that he gave her ample time to repent of her ways, but she refused.
- The Punishment: Jesus warns that he will cast her onto a "bed of suffering" (or sickness) and bring great distress to those who commit adultery with her.
- Sick bed is an ARAMAIC IDIOM which means an INCURABLE DISEASE cf N.T. Light page 323 Dr. George M. Lamsa.
- The Judgment: He declares he will "strike her children dead" so all churches will know that he searches the minds and hearts of individuals.
Living in the 21st century is like swimming in a sea of sensuality. With no way to fully insulate themselves from temptation, countless Christian men are drowning in this ocean of lust and pornography―often in silence and shame.
Many have tried everything they can to find freedom: accountability, filters, vows, willpower. So why do so few truly break free?
At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry exposes the real roots of sexual addiction and lays out a clear, biblical path to victory. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, Steve Gallagher shows that lust and pornography addiction are not merely behaviors to be managed, but an idol that must be torn down.
What leaders are saying:
“This book has a straightforward, biblical approach to the sensuality of our culture. Thankfully, it does not just analyze how pagan our culture has become but also shows how we can walk down a different path to purity and freedom.” Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer - Pastor Emeritus, Moody Church, Chicago
In the most comprehensive treatment of sexual addiction available, you will discover how to:
- Identify the heart-level causes behind sexual bondage
- Destroy the idol of lust instead of managing symptoms
- Walk in lasting freedom through the truth found in God’s Word
- Experience radical heart transformation, not temporary behavior change
Ideal for individual recovery, small groups, counseling, or men’s discipleship.
If you feel like you’re drowning in defeat, this book offers a lifeline to genuine, lasting freedom.





