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 is required besides a belief in the existence of God?
How does grace, as the ground of justification, exclude righteousness by works?
How does the death of Christ bear testimony to this?
To what did the ordinances pertain that were thus abolished?
What appeared upon the opening of the second seal?
Are God's people free from affliction?
What promise has God made to bereaved mothers?

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