The new man is created anew in ____ and ____.

• A. Righteousness; True Holiness
• B. Grace; Mercy
• C. Love; Faith
• D. Truth; Holiness

Answer: (A)

The phrase describes how the believer is renewed by God: the new man is created in righteousness and true holiness. This comes from the biblical idea that regeneration isn’t just a change of mindset but a divine act that puts us in right standing with God and equips us to live a holy life. Righteousness means being in a right relationship with God through Christ, while true holiness speaks of authentic moral purity and separation from sin in daily living. Together, they capture both the position we have before God and the transformation that should show up in our conduct.

Other options don’t fit because they don’t match that exact pairing. Grace and mercy are gracious gifts tied to salvation but aren’t the twofold description used for the new man. Love and faith are foundational virtues, but they aren’t the specific makeup described in the text. Truth and holiness is close, but the standard wording is “righteousness and true holiness,” with “true” modifying holiness rather than pairing with truth.