Note 15 at Eph. 4:24: The Greek word that was translated "put on" in this verse is ENDUO, which means "to sink into (clothing), put on, clothe one's self" (Thayer). This is a "word picture" describing the way we should wear our new born-again self on the outside, through our actions, in a way that all can see. In the same way that people see our clothes instead of our nakedness, so our new attitudes and actions should be visible to everyone instead of our flesh (see note 3 at Rom. 7:18, p. 790).

Note 16 at Eph. 4:24: The NIV translates this phrase "which after God" as "created to be like God." The TEV translates this same phrase as "which is created in God's likeness." That's the point Paul is making. Our new man was created just like Jesus (see note 9 at 2 Cor. 5:17, p. 1105). In our spirit, we are right now as Jesus is (1 Jn. 4:17).

Note 17 at Eph. 4:24: Notice the use of the word "created." The believer's righteousness and holiness is not something that we grow into. We were created that way when we were born again (see note 2 at Jn. 3:3, p. 92). This righteousness and holiness is in our new spirit which we received from God (see note 9 at 2 Cor. 5:17, p. 1105). We are still working out this righteousness and holiness in our actions (Phil. 2:12), but our born-again spirit was created that way.

Note 18 at Eph. 4:24: By Paul specifying "true holiness," he is implying that there is false holiness. False holiness is the good we do. While it is important to act holy in our relationships with men (see note 56 at Jn. 15:10, p. 495), we need to remember that anything other than the "true holiness" which is the gift of God, is inadequate when relating to God. God is a Spirit (Jn. 4:24) and we must worship Him in spirit (see note 17 at this verse) and in truth (true holiness). God looks at us through our spirit and deals with us based on this true holiness which is in our new man.