In connection with Christian baptism, what is washed away?

Answer

"And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the
Lord." Acts 22: 16. See Titus 3: 5; 1 Peter 3: 21.

What is the ultimate purpose of faith?
Through what does grace reign unto eternal life?
How complete should this obedience be?
What effect did the preaching of the Apostle Paul have upon the Gentiles?
How are believers scaled?
In what other prophecies is this same period mentioned?
By what name is the fifth state of the church addressed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle