John G. Lake (1870–1935) was a Christian minister, missionary, and healing evangelist.
John regularly talked about sickness and disease as an enemy.
John believed healing was part of Christ’s finished work, just like forgiveness. He taught that sickness should be resisted, not accepted.
Although some may not agree with everything that he said, we must admit his influence made a huge impact in the healing movement. 
John believed; God is good, and not the author of sickness.
Jesus’ work on the cross included healing.
Faith is not passive—it acts and resists.
Believers have spiritual authority through Christ.
“Jesus never treated sickness as a blessing or a gift from God. He rebuked it, cast it out, and destroyed it.”
— John G. Lake, sermon commentary on the Gospels
“Real faith is the faith that dares to stand against the enemy.”
— John G. Lake, revival preaching
“We do not pray for healing; we take our place and enforce the victory of Christ.”
— John G. Lake, sermons compiled in John G. Lake: His Life, His Sermons, His Boldness of Faith
“The moment you accept disease as from God, you sign your own death warrant.”
— John G. Lake, healing ministry teachings
1 Corinthians 15:26 – “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.”
Acts 10:38 – Jesus healed “all who were oppressed by the devil.”
Luke 4:39 – Jesus rebuked the fever.
Matthew 8:16–17 – Jesus healed the sick, fulfilling Isaiah 53.
Scripture consistently shows Jesus opposing sickness.
When Lake called disease an enemy, he meant:
Disease is contrary to God’s nature, which he believed is life and wholeness.
Healing was part of Christ’s work, just as forgiveness was.
Faith was not begging God, but enforcing what Christ already accomplished.
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