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 gave special force to the oath of an angel?
Why should husbands be considerate of their wives?
By what is the knowledge of sin?
If one professes to abide in Christ, how ought he to walk?
What reply did Moses make to the rulers?
Upon what one fact does Paul base the Christian hope?
To what Old Testament promise did Peter evidently refer?

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