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 was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
What is said of the tender compassion of God?
What is revealed by the law?
What prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled at Christ's birth?
For what purpose did Christ come into the world?
Does God design that His great work of creating the heavens and the earth shall be remembered?
Is any of this kind of work to be done on the Sabbath?

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