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 will the curse of the confusion of tongues be brought to an end?
How came Jesus to live for a time in Egypt?
How did Christ suggest that His disciples follow His example in teaching gospel truth?
With whose blood was the new covenant dedicated?
How did Jesus answer them?
At His ascension, how did the angels say Christ would come again?
With what were many possessed in Christ's time?

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