The Housetop

Teryl & Diane Hebert

Welcome to The Housetop Podcast, the teaching arm of Oikos Ministries. Jesus said, “Jesus said, “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops.” Join our host, Teryl Hebert, as he teaches God's Word. For more information on Oikos Ministries, visit us on our website: www.HouseChurchesUSA.com

  1. #173 - Beware - Doctrines of Augustine, Part 4, "The Wheat and the Tares"

    FEB 26

    #173 - Beware - Doctrines of Augustine, Part 4, "The Wheat and the Tares"

    YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/IfP2P9Ldf0c Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/v76bnyo-173-beware-doctrines-of-augustine-part-4-the-wheat-and-the-tares.html This teaching is a strong critique of historical doctrinal shifts that have shaped mainstream Christianity. The original New Testament church was radically different—focused on relational discipleship, separation from worldly powers, and moral purity. The fusion of church and state initiated by Constantine, compounded by Augustine’s theological reinterpretations, created a corrupted church paradigm that persists today and must be rejected for true biblical faithfulness. Believers need to examine the Scriptures closely, reject traditional errors, and pursue a genuine, scriptural Christianity free from worldly compromise and political entanglement. This message is a passionate plea for reform and spiritual awakening grounded strictly in biblical authority. - Christians should repent from Augustine’s theological errors and the Constantine church-state alliance. - The church must return to the apostolic model: small, relational gatherings, Bible-centered teaching, and community accountability. - Reject infant baptism, forced conversions, and tolerance of immorality within the church. - Emphasize obedience to Scripture as the sole authority. - Recognize that the church is “in the world, but not of the world”, maintaining a clear distinction from worldly values and systems. - Many who claim to be Christians are deceived by tradition and false teaching, needing a heartfelt return to Christ’s gospel.

    59 min
  2. #171 - Beware - Doctrines of Augustine, Part 2, "Salvation Pre and Post Constantine"

    FEB 12

    #171 - Beware - Doctrines of Augustine, Part 2, "Salvation Pre and Post Constantine"

    YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Y-1wucdx3Wg Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/v75o792-171-beware-doctrines-of-augustine-part-2-salvation-pre-and-post-constantine.html This teaching critically examines the historical and theological impact of Augustine and Constantine on Christian doctrine, particularly focusing on salvation and its transformation from the early church to post-Constantinian theology. The speaker contends that Augustine’s theology has profoundly distorted biblical Christianity, influencing Western theology and practice negatively for over 1700 years. - Salvation in early Christianity was a dynamic process involving grace and human obedience, with real consequences for sin and apostasy. - Augustine’s doctrines introduced a fatalistic, deterministic view that removed human agency and justified coercion and persecution. - Constantine’s political reforms institutionalized Christianity, merging it with state power, resulting in a hybrid system far removed from the biblical model. - Modern practices like infant baptism and the sinner’s prayer often reflect Augustinian influences rather than apostolic teaching. - True Christian faith requires a personal, Spirit-wrought conversion marked by conviction, repentance, and ongoing obedience, not mere ritual or nominal affiliation. - The Christian’s kingdom is spiritual, not political or worldly; attempts to use state power to enforce faith contradict Jesus’ teachings. - A call for repentance involves rejecting false doctrines and returning to the pure gospel and church practices of the early believers. We must be warned against the enduring influence of Augustine’s doctrines and Constantine’s political reforms, which together have distorted biblical Christianity by removing human responsibility in salvation, blending the old and new covenants improperly, and legitimizing the use of political power to enforce faith through persecution. The teaching exhorts believers to return to the apostolic gospel, embrace true conversion and obedience, and reject the corrupt, institutionalized church system (Corpus Christianum) that dominates much of Christianity today.

    1h 2m
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Welcome to The Housetop Podcast, the teaching arm of Oikos Ministries. Jesus said, “Jesus said, “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops.” Join our host, Teryl Hebert, as he teaches God's Word. For more information on Oikos Ministries, visit us on our website: www.HouseChurchesUSA.com