Baptism, DOES IT REALLY WASH AWAY SIN??

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

I think we can agree that Paul repented on the Damascus road. He fasted for three days before Ananias came and laid hands on him to recieve his sight and the Holy Spirit. I find it hard to believe during those three days that Paul did not call on the name of the Lord once.

Now if Paul received remission of sins/washing away of sins upon faith or even upon repentance WHY did Ananias say "Rise and be baptized, and [a]by calling upon His name, wash away your sins."? I would say it was because the connection is calling on the name of the Lord IN water baptism to have our sins washed away.

I read the story again and I don't see that Paul did repent on the road. It certainly doesn't say that he did.