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.

Upon what ground does God's work for sinners rest?
Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?
How many were saved in the ark?
Through whom was a restoration of the lost dominion promised to Abraham?
At Corinth what did he do on the Sabbath days?
How was the faithfulness of this church commended?
When Peter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Herod, what did the church do?

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