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The doctrine of justification by faith alone, central to Korean Christian theology, has fostered a strong awareness of God's sovereignty by emphasizing salvation by grace rather than by works. However, this one-sided focus has led to the neglect of sanctification in the lives of believers. In today’s Korean church, many Christians profess assurance of salvation but show little evidence of a sanctified life, contributing to a weakening sense of social responsibility and growing public criticism. This disconnect is further intensified by societal forces such as alienation and depersonalization, which threaten human identity and dignity and distort humanity’s orientation toward the good. In response, there is a pressing need for an education that restores human beings to their God-given nature and righteousness. Sanctification involves living as God's holy people and striving toward the restoration of the imago Dei. This is not achieved instantly but requires a long, disciplined process akin to creating a work of art. Christian education serves as the essential means for this process. The church’s educational mission is spiritual at its core: to restore the divine image in believers and guide them toward a sanctified life. Calvin’s theology of divine providence, which encompasses all areas of life and culture, affirms the connection between sanctification and education. This study explores sanctification from the perspective of Christian education and argues that Christian formation is indispensable to the spiritual growth and maturity of God’s people.