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.

13. What did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees when he saw them come to his baptism?
What is a \"wind of doctrine\"?
Whose voice had more weight with Saul than had the commandment of God?
What inspired tribute is paid to the law of God?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
In what similar language is the fate of the fourth beast of Daniel 7 described?
How did man lose his dominion?

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