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.

For what purpose did Christ come to this world?
How are parents instructed to bring up their children?
How are those described who heed this warning?
How did Jesus answer them?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
What were to be the signs on earth of Christ's coming?
In view of this fact, what does Christ tell us to do?

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