Christless

American  

[krahyst-lis] / ˈkraɪst lɪs /

adjective

1. being without the teachings or spirit of Christ; unchristian.

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Etymology

Origin of Christless

First recorded in 1645–55; Christ + -less

Example Sentences

Now, about his birthday ... what would Jesus do? He'd come back to Earth, look around at how "Christless" his followers have become and haul his butt out of town on a donkey, not a BMW.

From US News

Therefore St. Peter goes on to say: Since ye have such a Father, who judges not after the person, pass the time of your pilgrimage in fear; that is, stand in fear before the Father, not of pain and punishment,—as the Christless, and even the devil, is afraid,—but lest He forsake you and withdraw His hand; just as a dutiful child is afraid lest he provoke his father, and do something that might not please him.

From Project Gutenberg

For we are to consider that we were once in such a Christless state as those, but have now, through Christ, been converted, as St. Peter concludes and says: V. 25.

From Project Gutenberg

Though it was an attempt to bring into line with the reforming party both those who still inclined to the old faith and the anabaptist section, its publication provoked a good deal of controversy, especially on its statements concerning the Eucharist, and the people of Strassburg even reproached those of Basel with celebrating a Christless supper.

From Project Gutenberg

Those three uniting in prayer—the old disciple; the blasphemer, persecutor, and injurious; and the till late Christless wife—all now one in Jesus, bowed at his footstool, while the humble servant of the Lord poured out his heart in simple, fervent supplication and praise, as all bent head and knee in the felt presence of the unseen God.

From Project Gutenberg