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.

Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?
Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
What was Christ's reply?
What determines whose servants we are?
33. In view of the fact that we do not know the exact time of Christ's coming, what important admonition has He given us?
What role do his agents assume?
What experience followed this trust in Jesus?

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