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.

How many are sinners?
What prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled at Christ's birth?
Did Christ, while on earth, keep the Sabbath?
What will be the experience of those who say in their hearts that the Lord is not soon coming?
Why did God give His only begotten Son to the world?
In bereavement, like whom should we not sorrow?
For what purpose will Christ come again?

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