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.

In view of God's great love, what may we confidently expect?
How was He treated?
How does grace, as the ground of justification, exclude righteousness by works?
Because of this, what is Christ able to do?
What, therefore, did God do?
Who is this dragon said to be?
How does Paul give expression to this hope?

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