TRIREGNUM (TRIPLE CROWN) 

So, where is this in the Bible?

Nowhere!  

 

 

 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 16 Way of Life Literature APRIL 17, 2026
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THE PAPAL CROWN
An example of the pomposity of the popes in former times is the proclamation issued in 1302 by Pope
Boniface VIII titled Unam Sanctum (One Holy). King Philip IV of France and Edward I of England,
tired of papal meddling in their nation’s affairs, were resisting it. For example Boniface had issued a
bull in 1296 forbidding kings to tax the clergy without papal permission. Aer Philip had a bishop
tried for treason and imprisoned, the pope responded with Unam Sanctum. He claimed that no one
can be saved who does not submit to the pope as the supreme head of the church and demanded that
kings and all earthly authority be subject to him. Following is an excerpt: “Furthermore, we declare,
we proclaim, we define that it is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be
subject to the Roman Pontiff.” (For more on the office and history of the papacy, see e History of the
Churches from a Baptist Perspective, 2 volumes, at the Courses section of www.wayoflife.org.)
e authority claimed by the pope through the centuries is
signified by the papal tiara. It is a white helmet-like crown
made of gold and silver, ornamented with precious stones and
pearls, encircled with three rings, with a small cross at the top.
us, it was a crown of three crowns. Crowns were worn by
popes as early as the 8th century, but they had no rings or only
one ring. e three crowns were added gradually. Pope
Boniface VIII (1294-1303) added a second circle or crown.
Benedict XII, who died in 1342, added the third crown. e
triple crown is called the Triregnum (triple rule). e pope was
crowned with these words: “Receive the three-fold crown of
the Tiara, and know that thou art the Father of princes and
Kings, the Ruler of the round earth, and here below the vicar
[representative] of Jesus Christ, to whom be Honor and Glory
forever, Amen.” It is said that the triple crown signifies the
pope as “supreme pastor, supreme teacher, and supreme
priest.” is is a blasphemous usurpation of Christ’s offices.
Pope Paul VI (r. 1963-1978) was the last pope to wear the tiara,
but it is still used to crown the statue of Peter in St. Peter’s
Basilica each year and remains a part of the papal coat of arms.
(For more on the office and history of the papacy, see e
History of the Churches from a Baptist Perspective, 2 volumes, at
the Courses section of www.wayoflife.org.)

From WAY OF LIFE MAG, David Cloud.

 

 BEAVERS, THE MASTER BUILDERS. 

 (Friday Church
News Notes, March 6, 2026, www.wayoflife.org
fbns@wayoflife.org, 866-295-4143) - The following
is from CreationMoments.com, December 24, 2025:
“Beavers are widely known for their huge
constructions. However, beavers build more than
just dams. The beaver is quite an engineer. When
building a dam, a beaver first rams poles into the
bed of his waterway. The poles are placed on an
angle to increase holding power and are then
rammed into the waterway bed, thick end first. This
basic skeleton is then reinforced with twigs, leaves,
mud and stone. It’s not unusual for the beaver to use
forked branches to further anchor his construction
to trees and boulders. One beaver dam was over
1,800 feet long, 9 feet high, and 18 feet wide. It was
strong enough for a horse and rider to use as a
natural bridge. Large trees brought down for use in
construction are not dragged by the beavers to their
project. Instead, beavers dig overland channels and
float the trees to the main body of water where they
are working. These channels can be 1,000 feet long.
Our wise Creator gave so much intelligence and
wisdom to the animal kingdom that often we can learn
some things from the animals. Rather than supporting
the idea of evolution, with its claim that there is
progressively greater intelligence in higher creatures,
the beaver supports the idea that the Creator is the
source of all intelligence.

 EGGS, BUNNIES, CHOCOLATE, BUNS, FISH AND REVELRY! "EASTER," OR PASSOVER?

THE ORIGINS OF EASTER.:

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, has risen from the dead! OUR TRUE PASSOVER LAMB.

 "For indeed, Christ, our PASSOVER, was sacrificed for us." 1 Corinthians, 5:7