No, I didn't miss the point. Your statement about reading the Torah being frowned upon is simply an incorrect one. I corrected it. Never have I heard a preacher declare that the Tanach is irrelevant.
Here is the answer to the question concerning the road to Heaven:
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. ... No one comes to the Father except through me. He gave you a perfect record to enter Heaven under instead of your own system of killing animals day after day to cover your sin, and again you say, "No Thanks. I'll take my chances." Amen and Amen I guess.
Aristotelian? Do you want to discuss God as jerk in the OT? Poor Moses right? All those years of walking and whining and he isn't even allowed to set foot in the final destination?
According to James, I don't think you are allowed to pick and choose which of the Laws apply to you. They all do:
James 2:10 If you obey every law except one, you are still guilty of breaking them all.
So, good luck with that. I admire your effort and am glad at the same time that I am under a different covenant.
I wish you the best.