Baptism, DOES IT REALLY WASH AWAY SIN??

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I repented of my sins and I receivd the baptism of the Holy Ghost...before water baptism.

If my sins weren't "washed away" until my baptism....why did God choose to dwell and abide in an unforgiven and unclean temple? Why was I told to rejoice and praise God for forgiving me? Why did I began to weep and dance at the altar?

I believe water baptism is absolutely commanded in Scripture....but I don't compartmentalilze the process of salvation.

You got it on loan...