Does baptism wash away sins?

Baptism by itself does not have the power to cleanse us from sin; rather, it is the blood of Jesus Christ that provides true redemption and forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22 states, 'without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins.' Ephesians 1:7 affirms that we have redemption through His blood. Thus, while baptism is an important ordinance, it cannot replace the necessity of Christ's sacrificial death for the washing away of our sins. Baptism is a symbol of the grace that has already been given through faith in Christ, highlighting the believer's acceptance of that grace.